Denny Hamlin Shuts Down Brad Keselowski-23XI Partnership Over ‘Intellectual Property’ Fears

A part-time seat could cost 23XI Racing more than it gains. Denny Hamlin sees a risk in bringing Brad Keselowski into the team’s operation, particularly when there may be no long-term commitment to keep him there. The concern is not whether the former Cup champion can still compete, but what he could learn before moving on. With Keselowski now free to explore his options for 2027, the possibility of a 23XI partnership raises a question that goes beyond finding him a car: how much of its internal operation is the team willing to expose?