Denny Hamlin comments on NASCAR penalty for Bubba Wallace
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 14, 2026, 4:47 AM
Last updated Jul 14, 2026
Denny Hamlin addressed the recent NASCAR penalty given to Bubba Wallace during an event at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Hamlin, who serves as a driver for Joe Gibbs Racing and co-owner of 23XI Racing, expressed his understanding of the situation while opting to remain apart from the decision-making process. The penalty was issued in context of Wallace’s actions during the race. The implications of the penalty and any further actions from NASCAR or Wallace are yet to be confirmed.
- •Bubba Wallace received a penalty at Atlanta Motor Speedway on July 13.
- •Denny Hamlin is both a driver and co-owner, complicating his position.
- •Hamlin remains neutral despite understanding the rationale behind the penalty.
- •Further developments regarding the penalty are awaited.
- 4:47 AMMotorsport.com — Denny Hamlin understands Bubba Wallace NASCAR penalty
- 4:47 AMYahoo Sports — Denny Hamlin understands Bubba Wallace NASCAR penalty
"When it comes to the penalty issued by NASCAR against Bubba Wallace on Sunday night at Atlanta Motor Speedway, team owner but rival competitor Denny Hamlin is staying out of the process but understands why everything happened. Hamlin has two hats that he wears at this stage of his career -- driver of the Joe Gibbs Racing No. 11 and team co-owner of 23XI Racing and they sometimes come in ...Keep reading
"... but he also understands why his 23XI Racing driver went for it
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External links- Motorsport.comJul 14, 2026, 4:47 AMDenny Hamlin understands Bubba Wallace NASCAR penalty
When it comes to the penalty issued by NASCAR against Bubba Wallace on Sunday night at Atlanta Motor Speedway, team owner but rival competitor Denny Hamlin is staying out of the process but understands why everything happened. Hamlin has two hats that he wears at this stage of his career -- driver of the Joe Gibbs Racing No. 11 and team co-owner of 23XI Racing and they sometimes come in ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsJul 14, 2026, 4:47 AMDenny Hamlin understands Bubba Wallace NASCAR penalty
... but he also understands why his 23XI Racing driver went for it
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