# Ocon denies reports of physical altercation behind dropping

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/ocon-denies-reports-of-physical-altercation-behind-dropping/
- Published: 2026-10-31T23:43:41+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-01T00:48:40+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC Sport (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/formula1/articles/c3n04vjjpkv4o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Americas, Motorsport, Sport, World

## Key points

- Ocon denies that a disagreement with Haas became physical.
- He was stood down after a dispute over tyre choice.
- Haas has not said whether he will race again this season.

## Summary

Esteban Ocon has denied reports that a disagreement with Haas team principal Ayao Komatsu became physical, after the team stood him down for the Mexico City Grand Prix. He said a difference of views led to a discussion, but rejected any allegation that violence was involved.

The decision followed a dispute with race engineer Laura Mueller over tyre choice during Friday practice: Ocon wanted soft tyres, while the team changed the plan to medium tyres. Haas has not explained what happened after the session or said whether Ocon will race again this season; he is due to leave at the end of the year, with Rafael Camara set to replace him.

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