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Franco Colapinto alters stance on disobeying Alpine F1 team order at US GP
Franco Colapinto initially defied Alpine’s team order at the United States Grand Prix by overtaking teammate Pierre Gasly, but has now acknowledged his mistake and pledged to follow team instructions in the future.
In a statement ahead of the Mexico City Grand Prix, Colapinto recognized the importance of unity within the team to achieve common goals of improvement.
He outlined that despite his initial reasoning for the move being based on pace and competitive pressure, he now understands the significance of teamwork in such situations.
Alpine expressed disappointment with Colapinto’s actions and stated that any instructions from the pit wall must be followed without question for the benefit of the team and its strategy.
The team indicated they would review the incident internally and address any necessary disciplinary measures to ensure adherence to team directives in the future.
