23XI Racing’s Bubba Wallace and Joe Gibbs Racing’s Christopher Bell exchanged words on pit road following Sunday’s Cup Series race at Watkins Glen International.
The two drivers were spotted speaking to each other as they climbed out of their race cars following the 100-lap showdown on the 2.45-mile road course.
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While it was unclear immediately after the checkered flag what led to the disagreement, the pair both limped home disappointing finishes Sunday, with Bell finishing 21st and Wallace crossing the finish line 29th after a spin in Turn 1 during the final stage.
Wallace’s spotter Freddie Kraft took to social media to say his driver was not upset with Bell.
You shouldn’t speculate.
Bubba wasn’t mad at Bell.
– Freddie Kraft (@FreddieKraft) May 10, 2026