Danica Patrick will not be part of Sky Sports' coverage of the Formula 1 season after five years with the network. The 44-year-old former NASCAR and IndyCar driver announced this change.
What happened?
Danica Patrick had a blast working with the Sky team, seeing new race tracks and cities, and being part of a huge boom in F1. She called after the last race in 2025 and said it was time for her to move on.
She was grateful for the opportunity and experience she was given. Now, due to her deep exposure to F1, she will be glued to her TV for the season starting this weekend, like every other fan.
Why it matters for Danica Patrick
Danica Patrick is spending more time away from the sports world. The former racing star recently announced that she is entering a "new era" of her partying life. She is all-in on the DJ world.
Danica Patrick has attended several music festivals while hanging out and partying with DJs. She wrote, "I’m so in my DJ era." Popular U.S. DJ John Summit responded: "Great seeing ya 🙌🙌."
What comes next?
Fans are loving this new era, too. One fan wrote, "It was great to meet you at the last Summit concert at the open in Phoenix. Coincidentally, we were also at the same show last night. Small world. Hopefully, the snow doesn’t get any worse. Have a great time!"
Danica Patrick deserves to enjoy this time of her life. She has been having a blast. On Mar 29, 2026, this story was originally published by The Spun, where it first appeared in the NASCAR section.
The former NASCAR driver is getting into the DJ world. Danica Patrick is excited about her new era. She will continue to enjoy her time away from the sports world.
Danica Patrick's fans are happy to see her happy. They are loving her new era. She is having a great time, and that's all that matters.
Danica Patrick's decision to step away from Sky Sports' Formula 1 coverage was a big one. But she is excited about her new era. She will continue to enjoy her time away from the sports world, and her fans will be happy to see her happy.