Danica Patrick faced backlash for her outfit at the Indy 500 on Sunday.
She wore a one-shoulder red dress for FOX's coverage of the iconic American race.

What happened?

The outfit choice sparked a lot of reactions from fans on social media.
One fan commented "Danica Patrick vying for the Ashley Judd worst dressed ever at the Indy 500 award".
Another fan wrote "I've been a fan of Danica since the Letterman days, why does she have to dress so ridiculously?"

Why it matters for Danica Patrick

This is the second straight year that Danica Patrick has faced backlash for her outfit at the Indy 500.
Last year, she was called out for her checkerboard style outfit.
Danica Patrick announced earlier this year that she will not be part of SkySports' Formula 1 coverage.

What comes next?

Felix Rosenqvist ended up winning the 2026 Indy 500, in one of the closest finishes ever, on May 24, 2026.
Danica Patrick will continue to cover IndyCar and NASCAR.
She had a blast covering Formula 1 for Sky Sports, but has decided to move on.
Danica Patrick thanked the Sky team for the opportunity and experience.
She will be glued to her TV for the Formula 1 season starting this weekend.
Danica Patrick broke a lot of barriers during her career as a female driver in both IndyCar and NASCAR.
She rocked a one-shoulder red dress for FOX's coverage of the iconic American race on Sunday.
The outfit choice sparked a lot of reactions from fans on social media, with some calling her dress 'ridiculous' and 'over the top'.