Kolapinto: Everything turned out to be more complicated than we expected.

      Franco Colapinto has repeatedly apologized for failing to follow a team order in Austin and overtaking his teammate, but on Thursday in Mexico City he denied that the contract situation influenced his actions…

      Franco Colapinto: “Previously we worked well with the team, although in Austin I received a different instruction than I have been getting lately, so a difficult situation arose. But we discussed everything after the race, put the matter to rest, everything is fine.

      I don’t have a contract, and I don’t know how I would have reacted if I did. We knew that 2025 would be a transition year for the team, but it turned out to be more complicated than we expected.

      The reality is that over the last six races Pierre and I have had very closely matched results. I’m in good form, I had a strong pace, but sometimes we don’t have the chance to show our true speed — the car doesn’t allow it.”