Esteban Ocon denies physical altercation after Haas drop for Mexico race
Haas driver Esteban Ocon denied reports of a physical fight with team principal Ayao Komatsu following his withdrawal from the Mexico City Grand Prix on Saturday.
Driver rejects violence claims
Ocon issued a statement saying a difference in viewpoints led to a discussion. He categorically rejected allegations that physical violence was used to resolve differences. The Frenchman admitted the disagreement started over tyre choice during Friday practice.
Team confirms race replacement
Haas announced Rafael Camara would replace Ocon for the upcoming weekend event. The team stated they had not issued further information about events after the session. Reports suggest the decision came after a dispute with race engineer Laura Mueller.
Season departure confirmed
The squad previously announced Ocon would leave at the end of the season. He was replaced by Ryo Hirakawa for this specific Grand Prix weekend. Haas only confirmed the driver was not ill when making the change.
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BBC News
Ocon denies reports of physical altercation behind dropping
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Sky Sports
Ocon denies 'physical violence' after being dropped by Haas
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