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Ocon denies reports of physical altercation behind dropping

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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. Haas replaced Esteban Ocon with Ryo Hirakawa for the Mexico City Grand Prix but did not explain why. Covered by 3 outlets: 2 are centre, 1 are not rated.

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  1. The Japan Times Center Factuality: High JP
    Ryo Hirakawa set for F1 debut as Esteban Ocon denies being in ‘physical altercation’

    Hirakawa, 32, is a two-time world endurance champion and Le Mans 24 Hours winner with Toyota, which has a technical partnership with Ferrari-powered Haas.

  2. BBC News Center Factuality: Very high GB
    Ocon 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.

  3. Google News Center Factuality: High US
    Esteban Ocon issues statement after Haas benching, denies physical altercation rumours - Motorsport.com

    Esteban Ocon issues statement after Haas benching, denies physical altercation rumours Motorsport.com Hirakawa to replace Ocon at Haas for Mexico City Grand Prix Formula 1 Esteban Ocon: Haas driver denies 'physical violence' after being dropped by team for Mexico City Grand...

  4. Daily express sport news Not rated GB
    Esteban Ocon breaks silence on 'physical violence' claims after Haas drop at Mexico GP

    Haas replaced Esteban Ocon with Ryo Hirakawa for the Mexico City Grand Prix but did not explain why.