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 group misplaced 5 laps as Myatt Snider acquired behind the wheel.
Over the previous few days, Bowman was evaluated by medical professionals and has been recognized with vertigo. He’ll sit out the Phoenix race this weekend completely, and has been changed by Anthony Alfredo, who at present competes full-time within the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Elements Collection.
“Alex has labored very laborious during the last a number of days,” mentioned Jeff Andrews, president of Hendrick Motorsports. “We’re inspired by the progress he’s making, however we’ve got to prioritize his well being above all else. It’s clearly irritating for him as a result of he’s a competitor and desires to be within the race automotive, particularly at his residence monitor. We’ll proceed to help Alex and stay up for his return as quickly as he’s medically cleared.”
Alex Bowman, Hendrick Motorsports
Photograph by: Logan Riely / Getty Pictures
Alfredo has 43 earlier Cup begins, and just lately tried to qualify for the 2026 Daytona 500 with Beard Motorsports. He made the race, however was later disqualified when the automotive failed post-race inspection. He has two prime tens in his Cup profession, inserting as excessive as sixth at Talladega in 2024. Alfredo can also 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 tough one. Bowman is at present 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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