Esteban Ocon denies claims of 'physical violence' towards Haas team principal as reasons for his abrupt Mexican GP axing - but F1 star does admit to 'a difference in viewpoints'

Alpine F1 driver Esteban Ocon was abruptly dropped from the Mexican Grand Prix weekend following a dispute with race engineer Laura Mueller over tyre strategy during Friday's second practice session. Ocon, who was already set to leave the team at the end of the season, has denied allegations of physical violence against Haas team principal, while acknowledging 'a difference in viewpoints.' The incident led to his early exit from the race weekend ahead of his planned departure from the team.