Ocon Denies Disagreement with Haas Became Physical
Ocon rejected reports of a physical confrontation and said a disagreement with Haas was handled without violence.
- On Saturday morning, Haas dropped driver Esteban Ocon for the remainder of the Mexico City Grand Prix, replacing him with reserve driver Ryo Hirakawa hours before final practice.
- A radio dispute occurred between Ocon and race engineer Laura Mueller during Friday's second practice over tire compound selection, followed by a discussion with the team that evening.
- French media alleged a physical altercation between Ocon and team principal Ayao Komatsu on Friday night; Ocon rejected claims that "any form of physical violence was used" while admitting a "difference in viewpoints."
- It remains unclear if Ocon will return for the Brazilian Grand Prix, as the 30-year-old fights for his Formula 1 future after being dropped for 2027 in favor of Ferrari rookie Rafa Camara.
- The sudden personnel swap marks a significant disruption at the Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, with Haas offering no further explanation and Ocon's status for the remainder of the season unconfirmed.
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Rumors of a physical confrontation between Ocon and Komatsu circulated during Saturday’s day on the paddock of the Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez, after Haas’s surprising decision to dispense with the pilot for the rest of the weekend. The U.S. squirery caused stupor hours before announcing that Japanese Ryo Hirakawa would replace Ocon for the rest of the Mexican Grand Prix. “After Haas’ decision to confirm that I will not participate in the Mexic…
Mexico City Grand Prix: Esteban Ocon denies reports of physical altercation behind Haas dropping
Esteban Ocon denies reports that his being dropped by Haas at the Mexico City Grand Prix was a consequence of a row with team principal Ayao Komatsu descending into a physical confrontation.
That's it for Esteban Ocon. At least in Mexico, but probably also for the rest of the season. His racing team Haas does not mention any reasons for the driver's disembarkation.
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saarbruecker-zeitung.deThat's it for Esteban Ocon. At least in Mexico, but probably also for the rest of the season. His racing team Haas does not mention any reasons for the driver's disembarkation.
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