What did Bubba Wallace say after Alex Bowman’s ‘beef’ remarks?

Here’s what Bubba Wallace said following that heated exchange with Alex Bowman after the Grant Park 165 at Chicago:

Bubba made it clear he was proud of his team’s performance despite the collision:

“I’m just proud of the effort. You know, late call on the 5 that got us spun. Hated that. Just when you think everything’s going OK, but we were able to jump ship and switch up plans, put us right back in the race. So man, I was passing cars, having fun, showing that we keep improving and keep building confidence. We’ll be fine. So hate to see it end that way. It was fun. Fun with the 48. No love lost, all good.”

Here’s a breakdown of what he meant in those remarks:

1. Pride in his comeback. Despite spinning out due to Bowman’s contact in Stage 2, Wallace stressed that his team quickly regrouped, “switched up plans,” and got him back into contention—evidence of resilience and strategy.
2. Fun behind the wheel. He emphasized enjoying the race—“having fun”—highlighting that the goal was still met: to grow confidence and pass cars, even if the finish was disappointing.
3. No hard feelings. Wallace closed on a positive note: “Fun with the 48. No love lost, all good.” That demonstrates strong sportsmanship—even with on-track contact and competitive tension.

In essence, Wallace’s comments struck a tone of respect and optimism. He acknowledged the spin was frustrating, but chose to focus on his team’s effort, his enjoyment of the race, and his continued competitive edge. And despite the contact, there was clearly no lingering personal animosity with Bowman.

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