Christopher Bell emerged as the winner for JGR and Toyota in 2024 with his victory in the Phoenix race. The 43-year-old driver has consistently proven to be the top contender at Joe Gibbs Racing. Despite his prominent status, it is inevitable that Denny Hamlin, the driver of the No:11 Camry, will eventually retire due to his advanced age. However, JGR can rest assured knowing they have a capable replacement for Hamlin in Christopher Bell, as pointed out by Kevin Harvick, the retired SHR driver and 2014 NASCAR Cup Series champion. Harvick believes that the driver of the No:20 Camry possesses exceptional leadership qualities and is the most consistent driver in the Next-Gen era.
Kevin Harvick’s words convey his confidence in Christopher Bell’s abilities and his belief that Bell can become the team’s top driver in the future. Bell has consistently proven himself in the Next-Gen era, being the only Toyota driver to reach the Championship-4 since the introduction of the 7th generation car. He is also the only driver to make it to the final-4 in the last two consecutive seasons across the entire Cup grid.
In terms of personality, Christopher Bell and Denny Hamlin are complete opposites. Bell is known for his calm and serenity, letting his performance on the track speak for itself. On the other hand, Hamlin is a loud and expressive person, who is outspoken both on and off the track. During a podcast, Kevin Harvick also discussed the striking contrast in personalities between Bell and Hamlin, highlighting Bell’s unique character compared to the team’s top driver.
Kevin Harvick a souligné les compétences exceptionnelles de pilotage de Christopher Bell et comment cela devrait être la principale préoccupation. Il croit que Bell serait un leader idéal pour la JGR en ce qui concerne les responsabilités médiatiques, car il ne causerait pas de problèmes de relations publiques comme le fait souvent Hamlin. Cependant, Harvick a également mentionné que si Bell ne se montre pas de manière cohérente à un niveau élevé, il pourrait passer inaperçu, ce qui pourrait être préjudiciable du point de vue du marketing. Cependant, la JGR ne devrait pas avoir de problèmes à trouver une solution à ce casse-tête.
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