British Touring Car Championship driver Luke Davenport is set to be brought out of an induced coma later this week after sustaining several injuries following a nasty multiple car crash in qualifying at Croft.

The Motorbase Performance driver remains in the James Cook Hospital in Middlesbrough having sustained multiple chest injuries, lung damage, a broken right leg, a broken pelvis, broken right arm and concussion, when his Ford Focus was struck in the side by Jeff Smith’s Eurotech Racing Honda Civic Type R.

Davenport was placed into an induced coma to aid his respiration, while Smith was also initially transferred to the intensive care ward with multiple injuries.

Motorbase has issued statement on Davenport’s condition which claims the driver, who has undergone several successful operations, has avoided injuries to has head, neck and spine.

Meanwhile, Smith, who suffered multiple chest injuries, extensive shoulder injuries and concussion, is now continuing his recovery in the trauma unit.

“(Luke) has undergone a number of successful operations on his leg and pelvis and we are happy to report that there are no signs of any injuries to his head, neck or spine,” read the statement.

“Luke has been briefly conscious during his time in intensive care and the current plan is for him to hopefully be brought out of the induced coma later this week.

“Once again we would like to pass our sincerest thanks to the marshals, BTCC extrication team, BTCC medical team, Croft circuit staff, Air Ambulance Crew, TOCA and the wonderful staff at James Cook Hospital for their professionalism, support and ongoing care.

“We will post further updates in due course, but would ask for the family’s privacy to be respected at this difficult time.”

Motorbase Performance has posted a thread on its Facebook page, and is encouraging fans to send messages of support.