Leading Continental TT rider, Horst Saiger, is in an induced coma following a serious crash at the weekend.

He was testing his IXS R1 Yamaha at the Red Bull Circuit at Spielberg in Austria, formerly known as the Ã?sterreichring.

Reports suggest that he crashed heavily on turn two when his bike suffered brake failure. His condition was reported yesterday as critical but stable.

Saiger has raced at the TT since 2013 with several top-12 finishes. He has gained podium results in the Classic TT.