This week marks a year since Kyle Larson last won in the NASCAR Cup Series. The victory, achieved on May 11, 2025, at Kansas Speedway, marks a challenging period for the Hendrick Motorsports driver, who currently occupies eighth place in the championship standings.
Despite having clinched the championship victory last November, Larson’s performance has not lived up to expectations during the new season. He needs to finish the regular season among the top five to have a real chance at competing for the title.
Regarding his long drought of victories, now reaching 36 races, Larson commented that he is aware of the situation but does not worry excessively about it. “I think you are paying more attention to it than I am. Obviously, I would have liked to win by now, but we haven’t been competitive enough,” he said during a recent press conference at Watkins Glen.
The team chief, Cliff Daniels, confirmed that they are aware they need to secure victories soon and that they cannot let negative emotions take over. “The situation is tough, but we need to stay calm and keep working on our performance,” he added.Hendrick Motorsports is working to adapt to the new requirements of the Chevrolet chassis design, while his teammate Chase Elliott has had a good start to the season, which puts more pressure on Larson to improve his performance.
Despite everything, Larson has expressed his determination: “We will keep fighting. We know it’s a tough sport, and we are determined to show that we will keep trying”.
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