Sentence examples for a team order from inspiring English sources

The inference of a team order, as Alonso was 31 points clear going into this race and in with a greater shot of the championship, was apparent though it has been denied by Ferrari.

The Dutchman, who also refused a team order to allow his Toro Rosso team-mate Carlos Sainz past in the closing stages of Sunday's race, has been hugely impressive in his debut season.

When the theory was put to Hamilton who, despite his reservations, was issued a team order to pit for a second time while leading in Mexico, he mischievously replied: "I know the team has felt the need to be extra warm [to Rosberg]." Asked what he felt his team-mate might have been alluding to, Rosberg said: "I don't know what he really meant with that.

In stark contrast to Rosberg and Spa, Wolff backs Hamilton's decision to question what appeared to be a team order.

The world champion refused a team order to let Ricciardo by in the middle of the race but was powerless to stop the Australian passing him.

Hamilton refused a team order to move over for Rosberg at the Hungarian Grand Prix because he felt it would hurt his title hopes.

As if that was not enough, the intense rivalry between Lewis Hamilton and Nico Rosberg at Mercedes made a timely return, with a team orders fiasco before a three-way fight for victory.

Vettel explained that he did not initially understand the team's message "Multi 21" - a coded team order for Webber (car number two) to finish ahead of Vettel (car number one).

The tension between the two drivers has boiled over on several occasions during their five years as team-mates, most recently at this season's Malaysian Grand Prix, when Vettel ignored a direct team order not to overtake Webber to win the race.

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