Overview
- Joe Gibbs Racing announced that Hamlin signed a two-year extension through the 2027 season, a deal he expects will be his final contract.
- The team did not release financial or performance terms for the new contract, with Hamlin saying he chose two years to remain at his peak.
- Hamlin has competed exclusively for Joe Gibbs Racing since 2005, tallying 706 Cup starts and becoming the team’s longest-tenured driver.
- The 44-year-old leads the 2025 season with four victories and owns 58 career wins, ranking him 11th on NASCAR’s all-time wins list.
- Alongside co-ownership of 23XI Racing with Michael Jordan, Hamlin continues to challenge NASCAR’s charter system in ongoing federal antitrust litigation.