Daniel Suárez marked his 34th birthday with a heartfelt message to fans and a strong sense of optimism as he looks ahead to a new chapter of his NASCAR Cup Series career with a new team, Spire Motorsports, in 2026. The Mexican-born driver is optimistic about his NASCAR season as he prepares for his first full-time season with Spire Motorsports.
Suárez took to Instagram to thank his fans for the warm birthday wishes and to share his excitement about what lies ahead in 2026. Suárez shared a birthday post with his wife, Julia Piquet, with a caption:
“Very blessed for another year!! 🥳Thank you so much for all your messages, means a lot to me and I feel very grateful. 2026 here I come!!! 👊🏽”
The two-time NASCAR Cup Series winner moved to Spire Motorsports for the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, replacing Justin Haley in the #7 Chevrolet car. After five seasons in the Cup Series with Trackhouse Racing, the partnership with Spire offers Suárez a fresh environment and a new opportunity to build momentum.
Daniel Suárez became a US citizen in 2024 and married Julia Piquet, daughter of former F1 champion Nelson Piquet, in Brazil during NASCAR’s mid-season break on July 30, 2024.
Wishing Suárez a happy birthday, Piquet shared an Instagram story, writing:
“Happy birthday love of my life @daniel_suarezg”
How Daniel Suárez fared in the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season
Driving the #99 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet, Daniel Suárez had a disappointing 2025 season, as his results throughout the season were inconsistent and fell short of making the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs. Despite being competitive in patches, he struggled to consistently finish in the top 15, resulting in an average finish of 20.8, noticeably lower than his 2024 campaign.
The 34-year-old driver managed to score only two top-five and seven top-10 finishes with an average finish of 20.8 and ended up finishing 29th in the NASCAR Cup Series championship standings last year. He struggled to consistently run inside the top 15 in most races, with many finishes outside the top 20.
After a topsy-turvy performance last season, Daniel Suárez will look to start fresh and perform consistently in the 2026 season at his new home, Spire Motorsports.
Catch Suárez back in action when the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series officially kicks off at Daytona International Speedway, the Daytona 500, on Sunday, February 16.
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