Esteban Ocon Addresses Reports of Altercation with Haas Team Principal

Esteban Ocon has refuted claims that his removal from Haas during the Mexico City Grand Prix was linked to a physical confrontation with team principal Ayao Komatsu. The French driver, who has been with Haas since the start of the 2025 season, acknowledged a disagreement but firmly rejected any allegations of violence.

Ocon's statement followed a report from L'Equipe suggesting that a meeting between him and Komatsu ended abruptly, potentially involving physicality. The decision to drop Ocon came after a dispute with race engineer Laura Mueller regarding tyre choices during Friday's practice session.

Haas has not provided additional details about the incident, only confirming Ocon's absence for the weekend's race. The team previously announced that he would leave Haas at the season's end, with Rafael Camara set to take his place. Ocon has called for speculation to cease while the situation is addressed.