Ty Gibbs‘ pursuit of a win in Mexico City was disrupted on Sunday after a late-race caution, caused by Carson Hocevar, impacted his finishing position, underscoring the frustration surrounding how a Carson Hocevar late caution impacts Ty Gibbs race. This incident left the Joe Gibbs Racing driver outside the top ten, finishing at P11, and sparked pointed post-race remarks about his competitor’s involvement in the outcome.
Ty Gibbs’ Strong Run Interrupted by Late-Race Incident
During the final stage of the race in Mexico City, Ty Gibbs appeared poised to compete for victory. However, a caution triggered by Carson Hocevar, who was unable to restart his car, forced the field to regroup, significantly altering the race’s momentum and outcome. The timing of the yellow flag proved disastrous for Gibbs, causing him to lose not only track position but also a crucial opportunity to secure his first win of the season.
Gibbs did not hold back in his comments after the event, sharing his mixed emotions and suspicions about the timing of the incident.
“You can’t change anything. You can’t change [how Hocevar] couldn’t fire it back up. He sat there it seemed like for a while. Maybe he waited for a caution. I don’t know. It’s just unfortunate,”
—Ty Gibbs, Driver, via RACER. Despite disappointment, Gibbs attempted to focus on positives, acknowledging his team’s effort:
“We’ll keep digging and take what we got. We had a fast race car and didn’t win, but sometimes, it just happens.”
—Ty Gibbs, Driver
Criticism of Restarts and Ongoing Frustrations
Beyond the late caution, Gibbs voiced concerns about restart procedures that contributed to his setbacks during the race. The convoluted dynamics on restarts became another source of irritation for the Joe Gibbs Racing wheelman.
“I don’t know what they do on restarts where they check everybody up and then everyone just rails each other,”
—Ty Gibbs, Driver, via NBC Sports. He also acknowledged the challenges of enduring unexpected adversity on track:
“That is where I got a little nose damage, unfortunately. Sometimes life just doesn’t work out for you. You just have to keep digging.”
—Ty Gibbs, Driver
Recent Standings and Outlook for Ty Gibbs
Despite Gibbs’ disappointment, he continues to express determination to turn his fortunes around. As it stands, Gibbs is 24th in the overall NASCAR points standings, trailing the championship leader by 308 points. His season stats include three top-ten finishes, two top-fives, 65 laps led, and two DNFs thus far. The Joe Gibbs Racing team has yet to secure a win this year with Gibbs at the wheel, but both driver and team remain focused on breaking through as the season progresses.
Several upcoming tracks—Pocono, Atlanta, the Chicago Street Race, and Sonoma—represent new opportunities for Gibbs to contend for his maiden Cup Series victory. Rivalries and competitive tension, especially with Carson Hocevar, are expected to remain intense as both search for their first series win. With both drivers displaying speed and ambition, the coming weeks will be pivotal in determining who can capitalize first.
