Alpine ‘disappointed’ after Colapinto defied team orders in US GP

Alpine Managing Director Steve Nielsen expressed disappointment after Franco Colapinto ignored team orders during the United States Grand Prix.Despite instructions to hold position behind teammate Pierre Gasly in the closing stages, Colapinto, on fresher tyres, aggressively overtook Gasly on the penultimate lap.Colapinto justified his actions by stating Gasly was "slow" and he needed to defend against Gabriel Bortoleto behind him. While Colapinto finished 17th, Gasly dropped to last after being passed by Bortoleto.Nielsen confirmed the team would review the incident internally, emphasizing that pit wall instructions are final. The event adds to a challenging season for Alpine.