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Danica Patrick leaves Sky Sports' F1 coverage
The former NASCAR and IndyCar driver says it was her decision to depart the broadcast team.
Published on Mar. 6, 2026
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Danica Patrick announced she will no longer be part of Sky Sports' Formula One broadcast team in 2026. The former NASCAR and IndyCar driver said it was her choice to leave the network, having informed her bosses after the 2025 season. Patrick said she enjoyed her time with the Sky Sports team but felt it was time to move on and focus on other projects and interests.
Why it matters
Danica Patrick was a trailblazer for women in motorsports, becoming the first woman to win an IndyCar race and the first to take pole position in a NASCAR Cup Series event. Her departure from Sky Sports' F1 coverage marks the end of an era, as she transitions away from broadcasting to pursue other endeavors.
The details
Patrick told The Associated Press that she called Sky Sports after the 2025 season and informed them she was ready to move on. She said the broadcasting work was more demanding than being a driver in many ways, especially in terms of the time commitment at the track. However, Patrick said she enjoyed working with the Sky Sports team and became a bigger fan of Formula One, particularly the team principals and their ability to provide good television.
- Patrick joined the Sky Sports F1 broadcast team in 2021.
- She announced her decision to leave after the 2025 season.
The players
Danica Patrick
A former NASCAR and IndyCar driver who was a trailblazer for women in motorsports, becoming the first woman to win an IndyCar race and take pole position in a NASCAR Cup Series event.
Sky Sports
The British sports broadcaster that has the rights to Formula One coverage in the UK.
What they’re saying
“I called after the season last year and just said it was time for me to move on. I felt like I had taken in a great experience in F1 and was ready to have more time for other projects and interests. I am building a new company. I am also new to a couple of boards with big plans, and very busy punishing myself by learning new sports like tennis, golf, and skiing.”
— Danica Patrick (The Associated Press)
“I had an amazing time with the Sky Sports team. They were the reason I did it for so long. It was a lot of work — more than being a driver in many ways during a race weekend — especially in terms of time commitment at the track. However, as a group, we made it fun. I also learned a lot about F1 and the drivers and became a much bigger fan, so that was fun too.”
— Danica Patrick (The Associated Press)
The takeaway
Danica Patrick's departure from Sky Sports' F1 coverage marks the end of an era, as the trailblazing driver transitions away from broadcasting to focus on other projects and interests. Her time with the network allowed her to become a bigger fan of the sport, particularly the team principals, while also highlighting the demanding nature of the broadcasting work compared to being a driver.
