Alex Bowman reflects on challenging 2026 NASCAR season and looks ahead
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 9, 2026, 11:42 PM
Last updated Nov 9, 2026

Alex Bowman voiced his frustrations following the end of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season at Homestead-Miami Speedway. The driver of the No. 48 car finished the season 26th in the standings, missing the Chase and failing to secure a win. In a social media post, Bowman criticized a speeding penalty received during the season finale and addressed criticism regarding his performance. He expressed excitement for the upcoming 2027 season, which will be his final year as a full-time driver, and plans to offer more personal insights on social media. He also showed support for teammate Kyle Larson, who won his third Cup Series championship.
- •Bowman finished 16th in the season finale at Homestead.
- •He missed four races due to a vertigo diagnosis.
- •Bowman criticized a pit road speeding penalty.
- •He plans to share more on social media in 2027.
- •Kyle Larson won his third NASCAR Cup Series championship.
- 11:42 PMYahoo Sports — Alex Bowman Reflects on 2026 in Fiery Social Media Post
"Alex Bowman delivered his honest thoughts on a trying 2026 season.
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