NASCAR News: Alex Bowman Hendrick Motorsports replacement confirmed

NASCAR star Alex Bowman has now been ruled out of the next three Cup Series races, with Hendrick Motorsports having confirmed who will replace him.

After having to step out of the car mid-race at COTA due to feeling unwell, Bowman subsequently missed the following weekend's race at Phoenix and last weekend's race in Las Vegas after being diagnosed with vertigo.

At Phoenix, Anthony Alfredo stepped into the No. 48 Chevrolet in his place, while it was Justin Allgaier in the car last time out in Las Vegas.

So far, Hendrick Motorsports has been updating fans on Bowman's situation weekly, but they have now confirmed that the 32-year-old will miss the next three races.

That gives Bowman another four weeks of recovery, with Bowman set to miss events at Darlington Raceway (March 22), Martinsville Speedway (March 29), and Bristol Motor Speedway (April 12).

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In the latest update, Hendrick Motorsports has confirmed that Allgaier will once again be getting into the No. 48 Chevrolet in Bowman's place, not Alfredo. This makes total sense given that Allgaier is Hendrick Motorsports' substitute driver.

Allgaier has been confirmed to be racing in all three of the events that Bowman is set to miss.

“Justin is a true professional and someone we have tremendous confidence in,” Jeff Andrews, President and General Manager at Hendrick Motorsports, said.

“He’s had success at the upcoming tracks, and we appreciate him stepping in to help the No. 48 team.

"We’re also grateful to our partners at JR Motorsports for understanding the situation and making Justin available.”

Allgaier finished 25th at Las Vegas last Sunday.

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Andrews also provided an update on Bowman's ongoing recovery following his vertigo diagnosis.

“Alex continues to experience symptoms, so we are following the guidance of the medical team and giving him the time he needs to recover,” Andrews explained.

“We see how hard he’s working to get back behind the wheel, and we’re looking forward to his return when he’s medically cleared. Everyone at Hendrick Motorsports is 100% behind Alex.”