Alex Bowman extends contract with Hendrick, plans retirement after 2027 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 23, 2026, 9:16 PM
Last updated Jul 23, 2026
Alex Bowman has signed a one-year contract extension with Hendrick Motorsports, keeping him with the team through the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series season. Following that season, Bowman will retire from full-time competition, marking the end of his tenure after ten seasons with Hendrick. He has faced recent health challenges, including vertigo, which affected his performance this season, resulting in missed races. Bowman expressed gratitude towards team owner Rick Hendrick and other partners. The announcement creates an opportunity for a future driver change at one of NASCAR's leading teams, giving them over a year to prepare.
- •Bowman signs extension to stay with Hendrick through 2027 season
- •He will retire from full-time NASCAR competition after 2027
- •Bowman has battled injuries, including recent issues with vertigo
- •He has eight wins and 49 top-5 finishes in his career
- •Hendrick Motorsports will need to find a replacement driver soon
- 12:05 AMYahoo Sports — NASCAR driver Alex Bowman to retire from full-time racing after 2027 season
- 9:16 PMYahoo Sports — Alex Bowman signs 1-year extension with Hendrick, retiring after 2027 NASCAR Cup season
- 9:13 PMYahoo Sports — BREAKING: Alex Bowman Announces Retirement After 2027 NASCAR Cup Series Season
- 9:11 PMYahoo Sports — Alex Bowman reveals retirement date after signing new Hendrick Motorsports contract
"Alex Bowman will remain with Hendrick Motorsports through 2027 before retiring from full-time NASCAR Cup Series competition, setting up a major driver change for one of the sport's top teams.
"Bowman, who had been in the final year of his contract at powerhouse Hendrick Motorsports, signed a one-year extension before announcing his future plans on Thursday.
"Alex Bowman has a plan for his NASCAR future. He signed a contact extension with Hendrick Motorsports for the 2027 season. After that, he'll retire.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 24, 2026, 12:05 AMNASCAR driver Alex Bowman to retire from full-time racing after 2027 season
Bowman, who had been in the final year of his contract at powerhouse Hendrick Motorsports, signed a one-year extension before announcing his future plans on Thursday.
- Yahoo SportsJul 23, 2026, 9:16 PMAlex Bowman signs 1-year extension with Hendrick, retiring after 2027 NASCAR Cup season
Alex Bowman has signed a one-year contract extension with Hendrick Motorsports and will retire after the 2027 NASCAR Cup Series season.
- Yahoo SportsJul 23, 2026, 9:13 PMBREAKING: Alex Bowman Announces Retirement After 2027 NASCAR Cup Series Season
Alex Bowman will remain with Hendrick Motorsports through 2027 before retiring from full-time NASCAR Cup Series competition, setting up a major driver change for one of the sport's top teams.
- Yahoo SportsJul 23, 2026, 9:11 PMAlex Bowman reveals retirement date after signing new Hendrick Motorsports contract
Alex Bowman has a plan for his NASCAR future. He signed a contact extension with Hendrick Motorsports for the 2027 season. After that, he'll retire.
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