You have to be very naive if you think team orders don't go on with other teams.
Earlier this year when Button had a go at Hamilton and Hamilton got the lead back he was told to back off and not overtake.
Or should I say he was told to "conserve Fuel"
Alonso, at this stage, has the strongest chance of winning the title and Massa will have to support him.
Let us not forget that Raikonnen had to play 2nd fiddle to Massa a couple of years ago when Massa was in the strongest position to win the title.
It's a team sport, and you can't get away from team orders. It's the way it has always been