Denny Hamlin stirred major controversy following the NASCAR Cup Series race, lashing out at Hendrick Motorsports (HMS) fans after tensions flared surrounding William Byron. The drama began when Hamlin made aggressive comments on his Actions Detrimental podcast, accusing Byron of questionable racecraft and suggesting favoritism in how NASCAR officials treat HMS drivers. His frustrations peaked when fans defended Byron online, prompting Hamlin to fire back with a harsh response: “You think I give a f***?” — a blunt message to critics and HMS loyalists.
The situation escalated when Hamlin doubled down, accusing HMS of consistently getting “the benefit of the doubt” from NASCAR, particularly in gray-area situations involving penalties and officiating decisions. Byron, who has enjoyed a strong 2025 season, became the unintended center of this firestorm, as Hamlin’s pointed remarks implied there’s an imbalance in how drivers are held accountable.
Fans reacted swiftly on social media, with HMS supporters calling Hamlin “bitter” and “jealous,” while others praised him for speaking candidly about what they perceive as long-standing favoritism in the sport. With the season heating up, this war of words adds another layer to an already intense rivalry between Joe Gibbs Racing and Hendrick Motorsports.
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