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Sidecar racer still in 'critical' condition say TT organisers

César Chanal involved in Ago's Leap incident

TT organisers have confirmed a sidecar racer who was involved in an incident at Ago's Leap on Saturday is still in a critical condition.

César Chanal was airlifted to Noble's Hospital, and then flown to Aintree University Hospital, after the accident on the opening lap of the first Sidecar race (4 June).

His passenger, 35-year-old Olivier Lavorel, was killed during the incident.

Updates on other riders who were also injured during qualifying sessions have also been released.

Mike Booth came off at Joey’s in a Supersport practice on 3 June – he’s categorised as stable and continues to receive treatment.

Dave Moffitt, who came off at Laurel Bank, in Supertwin qualifying on 31 May is categorised as serious but stable and continues to receive treatment.

 

*Update: On 8 June TT organisers confirmed César Chanal was the racer killed in the incident at Ago's Leap blaming mistaken identity. His passenger Olivier Lavorel remains in a critical condition in hospital. You can find more HERE.

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