Newcomer Albon breaks up the Toro Rosso

Newcomer Albon breaks up the Toro Rosso

Training crash for Toro Rosso rookie Alex Albon - destroying the finish line in China. ABMS delivers the best pictures from Shanghai:

This mishap has cost him qualifying participation - and Toro Rosso certainly has a lot of money: In the final training session in Shanghai, Alex Albon loses control of his car at the exit of the finish line and flies to the limit. Especially at the rear and on the left side of his car is severely affected.

Because the mechanics discover damage to the chassis after the accident car has returned to the pits, the day has run for the young Thai. Also, the Honda engine must be exchanged for a new one after the accident. Toro Rosso Team Principal Franz Tost hopes: "Such things are part of the learning process, and most importantly, Alex is quick, he knows why he flew off, and that's sure to be his lesson."

Nevertheless, the accident in China is not the first Albon crash. Already during the test drives and in training for the season opener in Melbourne four weeks ago, the newcomer had flown off.