BROOKLYN, MICHIGAN - JUNE 08: Alex Bowman, driver of the #48 Ally Chevrolet, is assisted by the American Medical Response (AMR) safety team after an on-track incident during the NASCAR Cup Series FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway on June 08, 2025 in Brooklyn, Michigan. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images
BROOKLYN, MICHIGAN - JUNE 08: Alex Bowman, driver of the #48 Ally Chevrolet, is assisted by the American Medical Response (AMR) safety team after an on-track incident during the NASCAR Cup Series FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan International Speedway on June 08, 2025 in Brooklyn, Michigan. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Alex Bowman expected to race at Mexico City; Anthony Alfredo on standby

Alex Bowman is set to compete in Sunday’s inaugural Cup race in Mexico City after being evaluated this week for back pain following a hard crash at Michigan. As a precaution, Hendrick Motorsports will have Anthony Alfredo on site in a backup capacity. Alfredo is entered in Saturday’s NASCAR Xfinity Series event at Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez and has prepared extensively for the road course as the organization’s primary simulator driver.

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