Albon to take new engine after FP3 shunt

Alexander Albon will take a new Honda engine for the Chinese Grand Prix after his heavy crash during FP3 on Saturday.

The Toro Rosso driver lost control on the exit of the final corner and pitched his car into a spin and hit the barriers heavily during the final practice session.

Honda F1 boss Toyoharu Tanabe revealed that the Anglo-Thai driver will use a new engine for the race while Honda will evaluate the old unit back at the manufacturer's Suzuka base.

"We are all relieved that Alex is fine after his FP3 crash," Tanabe said.

Albon admitted after the crash he was too eager on the throttle pedal in the search for laptime.

"It's something I've been doing the run before and the day before as well. The line itself was fine, just a bit too much throttle on the AstroTurf," he explained.