Argentine driver Franco Colapinto expressed understanding, though with apparent resignation, regarding a team order during the Spanish Grand Prix that required him to relinquish his eighth-place position to teammate Pierre Gasly. Colapinto complied with the directive from Alpine, ultimately securing a points finish alongside Gasly, a result he acknowledged as positive for the team. He refrained from directly criticizing the decision, stating he assumed there was a rationale behind it. Despite the team’s double points finish, Colapinto voiced disappointment over unfavorable timing with a Virtual Safety Car deployment late in the race, which impacted his potential to further improve his position. The incident raises questions about team dynamics and strategic priorities within Alpine. Colapinto’s acceptance of the order suggests a focus on collective team performance over individual advancement.