“I’m F***ing Sick of This Sh*t”- Livid Denny Hamlin Lashes Out at His Own Driver Over Martinsville Botch

Denny Hamlin entered Martinsville with a historic milestone under his belt and a championship fight still hanging in the balance. His career-best sixth pole position of the 2026 season made him the oldest pole sitter in the track’s Cup Series history, giving the Joe Gibbs Racing veteran a valuable opportunity to challenge Kyle Larson’s bid for a historic Chase title. But a strong starting position could only do so much once the green flag dropped. As the race unfolded, Hamlin found himself fighting for track position, and frustration began building inside the No. 11 camp.
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