Ocon denies physical altercation behind Haas dropping at Mexico City GP

Esteban Ocon has denied reports that his removal by Haas for the Mexico City Grand Prix followed a physical row with team principal Ayao Komatsu. Ryo Hirakawa replaced him.

Timeline

1. 31 Oct, 23:43 UTCReports claim row with Komatsu turned physical
2. 1 Nov, 20:10 UTCPicked up on Google Trends
3. 1 Nov, 20:10 UTCOcon denies physical violence, per Sky Sports
4. 1 Nov, 20:10 UTCBBC covers Ocon's denial

Top sources

• ryo hirakawaGoogle Trends
• Ocon denies reports of physical altercation behind droppingBBC Sport
• 5 late-notice F1 debutants and how they fared as Ryo Hirakawa replaces Esteban Ocon in Mexico CityFormula 1
• Esteban Ocon: Haas driver denies 'physical violence' after being dropped by team for Mexico City Grand PrixSky Sports