LAURA MULLER at center of Haas driver fallout in Mexico City GP

November 2, 2026

• LAURA MULLER, Esteban Ocon’s race engineer since he joined Haas in 2025, is at the heart of the controversy surrounding his sudden axe at the Mexico City GP.
• Haas reportedly told insiders they were “not very satisfied” with the working relationship between Ocon and MULLER, signalling a breakdown in driver-engineer trust.
• MULLER pivoted swiftly to work with replacement driver Ryo Hirakawa after the substitution, guiding him to a P10 points finish after penalties were applied.
• Friction emerged on Friday when MULLER relayed a tyre-change to the run plan; Ocon’s terse radio response hinted at growing tension within the garage.
• Post-US GP radio showed a warmer dynamic, with Ocon thanking MULLER for set-up gains and her calling it a “nice race” — underscoring how quickly things deteriorated.

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