In the final laps of the race in Austin, Franco Colapinto disobeyed team instructions and overtook his teammate. Such behavior from the young driver did not sit well with Alpine management, and he was spoken to. In a press release published ahead of the Mexico round, Franco said that team instructions must be followed unconditionally in any situation. Additionally, Alpine confirmed Paul Aron’s participation in the first practice session. The Estonian driver will replace Pierre Gasly at the wheel of the A525 for one hour in Mexico. Franco Colapinto: "The weekend in Austin was difficult, and I had serious problems with the car. Only one practice, difficult conditions and the inability to find the right balance — all of this made it a tough weekend for me. We need to understand why we have so many problems with the car. The team is working on resolving them for the future, although we understand that with the current car we face a challenging end to the season. As for the team situation on Sunday, we discussed what happened within the team. Obviously, team instructions must be followed at all times, no matter what. We are all working together toward a common goal — to make progress in every session and at each race weekend. I am now looking forward to the Mexico round, where the atmosphere is always amazing. It's great to receive so much support for the upcoming weekend, although the track's high altitude will create additional challenges. But I am happy to return to the track in front of such an incredible crowd." Pierre Gasly: "We analyzed a lot after Austin. In the second half of the race our pace was far from its true potential, because I got stuck in traffic after an unsuccessful pit stop, which we will discuss with the team. Up until that moment I believed we had good potential, especially after a successful qualifying and a competitive pace in the sprint. On Sunday evening after the race we immediately started a debrief to review the weekend. I know that a lot of work has already been done in preparation for the race in Mexico. As planned, I will hand the car to Paul Aron in the first practice. I will try to get up to speed quickly in the second session and adapt to a track that is very different from COTA and has a number of unique characteristics." Paul Aron: "I am looking forward to getting back behind the wheel of the A525 in my next practice with the team. I enjoyed the experience gained in the Monza practice, as it proved very useful for my development and understanding of the car. I am ready to build on that experience this weekend in Mexico in Pierre's car. The track is very different from all those I have raced on. Due to its high altitude above sea level, the car's behavior and setup differ greatly from other circuits, but I am ready for the challenge. I am grateful to the team for the opportunity and will do everything to help deliver a competitive weekend."
En las últimas vueltas de la carrera en Austin, Franco Colapinto desobedeció las instrucciones del equipo y adelantó a su compañero. Ese comportamiento del joven piloto no gustó a la dirección de Alpine, y con él tuvieron una conversación aclaratoria. En el comunicado de prensa publicado antes de la prueba en México, Franco hablaba de que en cualquier situación es necesario cumplir sin rechistar las instrucciones del equipo.
Además, en Alpine confirmaron la participación de Paul Aron en la primera sesión de entrenamientos libres. El piloto estonio sustituirá a Pierre Gasly durante una hora al volante del A525 en México.
Franco Colapinto: «El fin de semana en Austin fue complicado, y tuve serios problemas con el coche. Sólo una sesión de entrenamientos, condiciones difíciles e incapacidad para encontrar el equilibrio correcto: todo ello se tradujo en un fin de semana duro para mí.
Hay que averiguar por qué tenemos tantos problemas con el coche. El equipo está trabajando en solucionarlos de cara al futuro, aunque entendemos que con el coche actual nos espera un final de temporada difícil.
En cuanto a la situación interna del equipo el domingo, hablamos de lo sucedido dentro del colectivo. Evidentemente, las instrucciones del equipo deben cumplirse siempre, pase lo que pase. Todos trabajamos juntos por un objetivo común: progresar en cada sesión y en cada fin de semana de carreras.
Ahora tengo muchas ganas de la prueba en México, donde siempre hay una atmósfera increíble. Es genial recibir tanto apoyo este fin de semana, aunque la gran altitud del circuito añadirá dificultades. Pero estoy contento de volver a la pista delante de un público tan increíble».
Pierre Gasly: «Analizamos mucho lo sucedido después de Austin. En la segunda mitad de la carrera nuestra velocidad estuvo lejos del verdadero potencial, ya que me quedé atrapado en tráfico tras una parada en boxes desafortunada, que discutiremos con el equipo.
Hasta ese momento pensaba que teníamos buen potencial, especialmente después de una clasificación exitosa y una velocidad competitiva en el sprint. El domingo por la noche, tras la carrera, comenzamos inmediatamente el briefing para analizar el fin de semana. Sé que ya se ha hecho un gran trabajo preparando la carrera en México.
Como estaba previsto, en la primera sesión cederé el coche a Paul Aron. Intentaré coger ritmo rápidamente en la segunda sesión y adaptarme a un circuito que difiere mucho del COTA y que tiene una serie de características únicas».
Paul Aron: «Estoy deseando volver a ponerme al volante del A525 en mi próxima sesión con el equipo. Me gustó la experiencia que obtuve en la sesión en Monza, ya que fue muy útil para mi desarrollo y para comprender el coche. Estoy listo para ampliar esa experiencia este fin de semana en México al volante del coche de Pierre.
El circuito es muy diferente a todos los que he pilotado. Debido a la altitud, el comportamiento del coche y los reglajes son muy distintos a los de otras pistas, pero estoy preparado para ese desafío.
Agradezco al equipo por la oportunidad y haré todo lo posible para ayudar a que el fin de semana sea competitivo».

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In the final laps of the race in Austin, Franco Colapinto disobeyed team instructions and overtook his teammate. Such behavior from the young driver did not sit well with Alpine management, and he was spoken to. In a press release published ahead of the Mexico round, Franco said that team instructions must be followed unconditionally in any situation. Additionally, Alpine confirmed Paul Aron’s participation in the first practice session. The Estonian driver will replace Pierre Gasly at the wheel of the A525 for one hour in Mexico. Franco Colapinto: "The weekend in Austin was difficult, and I had serious problems with the car. Only one practice, difficult conditions and the inability to find the right balance — all of this made it a tough weekend for me. We need to understand why we have so many problems with the car. The team is working on resolving them for the future, although we understand that with the current car we face a challenging end to the season. As for the team situation on Sunday, we discussed what happened within the team. Obviously, team instructions must be followed at all times, no matter what. We are all working together toward a common goal — to make progress in every session and at each race weekend. I am now looking forward to the Mexico round, where the atmosphere is always amazing. It's great to receive so much support for the upcoming weekend, although the track's high altitude will create additional challenges. But I am happy to return to the track in front of such an incredible crowd." Pierre Gasly: "We analyzed a lot after Austin. In the second half of the race our pace was far from its true potential, because I got stuck in traffic after an unsuccessful pit stop, which we will discuss with the team. Up until that moment I believed we had good potential, especially after a successful qualifying and a competitive pace in the sprint. On Sunday evening after the race we immediately started a debrief to review the weekend. I know that a lot of work has already been done in preparation for the race in Mexico. As planned, I will hand the car to Paul Aron in the first practice. I will try to get up to speed quickly in the second session and adapt to a track that is very different from COTA and has a number of unique characteristics." Paul Aron: "I am looking forward to getting back behind the wheel of the A525 in my next practice with the team. I enjoyed the experience gained in the Monza practice, as it proved very useful for my development and understanding of the car. I am ready to build on that experience this weekend in Mexico in Pierre's car. The track is very different from all those I have raced on. Due to its high altitude above sea level, the car's behavior and setup differ greatly from other circuits, but I am ready for the challenge. I am grateful to the team for the opportunity and will do everything to help deliver a competitive weekend."
En las últimas vueltas de la carrera en Austin, Franco Colapinto desobedeció las instrucciones del equipo y adelantó a su compañero de equipo. Ese comportamiento del joven piloto no gustó a la dirección de Alpine, y mantuvieron con él una conversación aclaratoria.