After finishing eighth at Watkins Glen, Bubba Wallace accused Shane van Gisbergen of a racist slur—specifically claiming SVG had called him a “stupid black boy”—and even released what he described as audio proof to support his allegation. The accusation sent shockwaves through the racing community, sharply interrupting the post-race narrative.
SVG shot back instantly with a terse, 15‑word denial, accusing Wallace of fabricating the incident “for attention.” The terse rebuttal escalated tensions further, prompting Watkins […]
