Esteban Ocon issues statement after Haas benching, denies physical altercation rumours
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Key Points:
- Haas Formula 1 driver Esteban Ocon has denied rumors of a physical altercation with team boss Ayao Komatsu after being dropped from the Mexico Grand Prix weekend.
- Ocon was benched following a public disagreement with his race engineer during free practice, leading to strained relations and a team discussion on Friday night.
- Reserve driver Ryo Hirakawa replaced Ocon from FP3 onwards, with Haas citing the Friday events as the reason for dropping him for the remainder of the weekend.
- Ocon condemned all forms of violence and requested that speculation be avoided while the situation is addressed, with further updates expected in due course.
- It remains unclear if Ocon will return for the Brazilian Grand Prix or continue with Haas, as his future in F1 is uncertain following his replacement for the 2027 season.
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