Christopher Bell’s Secret Behind Keeping Healthy Relationship With His Teammates
Feb 15, 2026; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Christopher Bell (20) during the 68th running of the Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway. | Credits- Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images Trading paint is part of the deal in NASCAR.
Drivers lean on each other, bump doors, and at times even teammates lock horns when it comes down to wins or gaining positions, often leading to relationships spoiling between friends and teammates. Christopher Bell, however, is someone who doesn’t like going down that road. While drivers often take a mental note whenever someone deliberately tries to jeopardize their race, planning payback, Bell does not let things fester.
In an interview with Jordan Bianchi, the Joe Gibbs Racing driver spoke about dealing with the drivers he’s crossed paths with. “Fortunately, I haven’t ever been in that position,” said Bell. “I’ve certainly had run-ins with competitors.
My style is if you have a confrontation, just have a conversation about it and be able to move past it, put it behind you. “And a lot of the people that I’ve had run-ins with, or I think right now all of the people that I’ve had run-ins with, like I’m on pretty good standing with all of them. So, yeah, I feel like I’m in a pretty good spot right now,” he added .
For the #20 Toyota Camry driver, not every clash has to turn into a feud. Bell picks up the phone or walks over, lays it out, and tries to clear the air. If Bell feels he is responsible for a contact or a wreck, he owns it and explains his side, making it clear there was no intent to spoil someone’s day.