Alex Bowman will miss Phoenix NASCAR Cup race, suf...

32-year-old Alex Bowman needed to step out of the #48 Hendrick hevrolet in the midst of final weekend’s NASCAR Cup race at Circuit of the Americas. The team lost five laps as Myatt Snider got behind the wheel.

Over the previous few days, Bowman was evaluated by medical professionals and has been identified with vertigo. He’ll sit out the Phoenix race this weekend totally, and has been changed by Anthony Alfredo, who presently competes full-time within the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Elements Collection.

“Alex has labored very arduous over the past a number of days,” mentioned Jeff Andrews, president of Hendrick Motorsports. “We’re inspired by the progress he’s making, however we have now to prioritize his well being above all else. It’s clearly irritating for him as a result of he’s a competitor and needs to be within the race automotive, particularly at his house monitor. We’ll proceed to help Alex and sit up for his return as quickly as he’s medically cleared.”

Alfredo has 43 earlier Cup begins, and not too long ago tried to qualify for the 2026 Daytona 500 with Beard Motorsports. He made the race, but was later disqualified when the car failed post-race inspection. He has two high tens in his Cup profession, putting as excessive as sixth at Talladega in 2024. Alfredo can be the sim driver for HMS.

Hendrick Motorsports will request a medical waiver to maintain Bowman eligible for the Chase, however with the brand new point-driven format, lacking a race will make the climb again into the highest 16 a troublesome one. Bowman is presently thirty sixth within the championship standings (final amongst full-time drivers) after finishes of fortieth, twenty third, and thirty sixth to open the 2026 season. 

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– The Motorsport.com Crew