MotoGP, Fausto Gresini slightly improving, was induced into a pharmacological coma

Team Gresini Racing has issued a statement regarding the condition of Fausto Gresini, who has contracted the coronavirus.

"The conditions of Fausto Gresini - who was transported to the Carlo Alberto Pizzardi hospital in Bologna on December 30th - are slightly improving.

After his arrival at the hospital (Intensive Care Department of Prof. Cilloni) with very low blood oxygen saturation levels, the Gresini Racing Team Principal was induced into a pharmacological coma and received an endotracheal intubation to help organs oxygenation.

During the last few hours, in light of stable and improving general conditions, the doctors decided to begin a slow awakening process to allow independent lung ventilation. 

Further updates will follow."