Esteban Ocon addresses violence allegations after Mexico GP withdrawal
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 11:13 PM
Last updated Oct 31, 2026
Esteban Ocon spoke out for the first time following his removal from the Formula 1 Mexico GP. In a statement, he denied any physical violence related to a disagreement with Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu during a debrief. Ocon confirmed a difference in viewpoints contributed to his exit, requesting media speculation to stop. He emphasized the importance of professionalism in resolving disputes. Ryo Hirakawa replaced him for the Mexico GP weekend and participated in qualifying.
- •Esteban Ocon removed from the Mexico GP by Haas.
- •Ocon denies reports of physical violence with team principal Ayao Komatsu.
- •Ryo Hirakawa replaced Ocon for the GP, qualifying 19th.
- •Ocon stresses professionalism in resolving disagreements.
- 11:49 PMYahoo Sports — Ocon denies reports of physical altercation behind dropping
- 11:13 PMAutosport — Ocon denies physical altercation rumours in first statement since being dropped by Haas for Mexico GP
- 10:47 PMYahoo Sports — Esteban Ocon Denies Physical Violence in First Message Since Mexico GP Axe
"Dropped Haas Formula 1 driver Esteban Ocon has denied French media rumours of a physical altercation with team boss Ayao Komatsu as he issued his response to missing this weekend's Mexico Grand Prix. Ocon was benched in Mexico, most likely connected to a public disagreement with his race engineer during free practice. That led to a discussion with the team on Friday night as the relationship ...Keep reading
"Esteban Ocon has spoken for the first time since his axe from this weekend’s F1 Mexico GP, as he denies any physical violence. It was shocking news from Haas on Saturday when they announced that Ocon would not compete in…
"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.
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External links- Yahoo SportsOct 31, 2026, 11:49 PMOcon denies reports of physical altercation behind 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.
- AutosportOct 31, 2026, 11:13 PMOcon denies physical altercation rumours in first statement since being dropped by Haas for Mexico GP
Dropped Haas Formula 1 driver Esteban Ocon has denied French media rumours of a physical altercation with team boss Ayao Komatsu as he issued his response to missing this weekend's Mexico Grand Prix. Ocon was benched in Mexico, most likely connected to a public disagreement with his race engineer during free practice. That led to a discussion with the team on Friday night as the relationship ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsOct 31, 2026, 10:47 PMEsteban Ocon Denies Physical Violence in First Message Since Mexico GP Axe
Esteban Ocon has spoken for the first time since his axe from this weekend’s F1 Mexico GP, as he denies any physical violence. It was shocking news from Haas on Saturday when they announced that Ocon would not compete in…
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