The NASCAR landscape has been abuzz with more than just racing excitement recently. The star driver from Hendrick Motorsports, William Byron, has caught the limelight, not just for his remarkable back-to-back victories at the prestigious Daytona 500 but also for rumors connecting him to pop star Sabrina Carpenter.
Byron’s rising stardom extends beyond the race track, and the rumor mill is suggesting a budding romance between him and Carpenter, much to the intrigue of the NASCAR community. The speculation has reached such heights that even Byron’s teammate, Alex Bowman, has felt compelled to comment on the situation. In his interactions with the media, Bowman has expressed confidence in Byron’s potential romantic liaison with Carpenter.
This wave of speculation originated from a social media prank that involved a parody account circulating a Photoshopped image. The image purportedly showed Byron sending a flirtatious message to Carpenter via Instagram, thus sparking a flurry of conjecture about a possible romantic link between the two.
Despite denials from both camps, Byron’s unexpected responses in a TMZ.com interview added fuel to the fire. He commented on the use of Photoshop by the parody account, but stopped short of outright denying the rumors. On the other hand, Carpenter has maintained silence on the matter.
In this context, a quote shared by Alan Cavanna on Twitter, attributed to Bowman, has caught fans’ attention: “If he makes that happen he’s just winning at life. He’s a baby-faced assassin.” This phrase encapsulates Bowman’s supportive stance towards Byron and his rumored relationship.
Bowman has always considered Byron as a younger brother. He has enjoyed watching his evolution as a driver and acknowledges him as one of his favorite people in the racing community. In light of the rumors, Bowman humorously suggested coming up with more nicknames for Byron. One such nickname, “Baby Face Assassin,” has gained popularity among fans and teammates, aptly capturing Byron’s youthful appearance and fierce competitiveness on the track.
Interestingly, these rumors have emerged in the aftermath of Byron’s breakup with his previous girlfriend, Erin Blaney, who is the sister of fellow NASCAR driver Ryan Blaney. The couple reportedly split in November 2024 after dating for five years. Though neither party confirmed the split, speculation was rife following Byron’s solo attendance at the NASCAR Awards ceremony in 2024, coupled with the fact that they unfollowed each other on social media.
Despite the breakup, Ryan Blaney has expressed no ill-will towards Byron. He even admitted to finding out about his sister’s relationship with Byron from other sources and not minding it at all.
As it stands, with Byron seemingly single, rumors of a potential romantic link with the American pop star continue to swirl. Whether or not these rumors hold any water remains to be seen. However, one thing is certain – the NASCAR world will be watching with bated breath.
