The British rider’s fಌamily released their latest 𒁏update on his condition on Saturday morning, a week after his accident in Japan.

“Had a good message fr♉om the doctor this mo🌊rning,” the update read.

“His condition [on Saturday] morning was stable.

“Once we reduced the dose of anaesthesia medicine,he opened his eyes, and 🍰made eye♌ contact in a very short term.

“By our direction, he could hold his hand.

“To keep him safe we administered sedation - this will help with his recovery.   ౠ;

“Elaine, Shanꦐnon and Peter visited him today, as well as me and Isaella, he opened his eyes for short bursts and kicked his legs and m♚oved his arms many times.

“Heading in the right direction.”

Rea crashed at the same part🌳 of the Suzuka circuit where Dajiro Kato was killed in 2003 - MotoGP no longer use the circuit as a result.

He was airlifted to hospital and was in ꧋a coma, pol🦹ice said.

A previous update on Rea’s condition read: “The results of the 🔥CT-Scan showed signs of recovery with [reduced] swelling.&n𓆉bsp;

“He is in a stable condition and re✃covering from the usual side effects from such a trauma. 

“We are looking forward to a Speedy G recovery from him as we all know he is capable ﷺof it.”