Finnish rider Erno Kostamo was the rider involved in the red-flag incident during Friday evening’s red-flagged Senior TT.

He came at the 11th milestone on lap two of the race shortly before 7pm.

In a statement updating his condition on Saturday lunchtime, organisers said: ‘Erno was initially treated on the scene before being transferred to Noble’s Hospital and subsequently to Aintree Hospital in Liverpool for further treatment.’

Posting on social media on Sunday, Kostamo added: ‘Today, I underwent two major surgeries on both of my legs, and I am no longer in immediate danger.

‘A few more surgeries are still required to stabilise my condition. There is no precise timeline for my recovery yet, but we are taking it day by day.

‘I want to express my heartfelt thanks to the marshals for their hard work in saving my life, as well as to everyone else for all the support.’

Kostamo made his debut at the TT in 2023 having previously won the Macau Grand Prix.