British Supersport Championship: Police investigate after two racers killed during collision at Oulton Park

Owen Jenner, 21, and Shane Richardson, 29, sustained fatal injuries in an 11-bike crash at the first corner of the opening lap.

Tom Tunstall, 47, was transferred to Royal Stoke University Hospital with significant back and abdominal injuries but an update from British Superbikes on Tuesday evening said a full recovery was expected.

The statement read: "We can confirm Tom Tunstall has sustained a broken bone in his neck and is currently under the care of a team of specialists at the Royal Stoke Hospital.

"While his condition is serious, he is stable and receiving the best possible treatment. Doctors are closely monitoring his progress and will determine in the coming days whether surgery will be necessary.

"At this time, a slow but hopefully full recovery is expected."

Five other riders were treated at the track for minor injuries - including Morgan McLaren-Wood, who sustained a sprained wrist and bruising on his back and knee - while three escaped unharmed.