Denny Hamlin warns Joe Gibbs Racing crew about recent operational errors

Joe Gibbs Racing driver Denny Hamlin has issued a directive to his team to heighten their attention to detail ahead of the NASCAR Cup Series Chase. Hamlin sits as the top seed heading into the opener at Darlington, holding a 25-point lead over Ryan Blaney. The driver cited recent issues, including a miscommunication regarding a tire change in New Hampshire and a rear-facing camera failure at the Daytona regular-season finale. He characterized the current team atmosphere as fatigued, prompting him to compare his new verification standards to pilot procedures. Hamlin intends to improve his recent performance at Darlington, where he has recorded finishes of 7th and 11th in his last two outings. The team seeks to regain consistency to secure his first career Cup Series championship.

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