Danica Patrick Insists Leaving Sky Sports F1 Was “My Choice” Amid Exit Speculation

Danica Patrick has reassured everyone that she left Sky Sports F1 via her own decision, and wasn't snubbed by the company.

Danica Patrick Insists Leaving Sky Sports F1 Was “My Choice” Amid Exit Speculation

Danica Patrick (via Getty)

In Short
  • Danica Patrick confirmed her departure from Sky Sports F1 was her own decision.
  • She is focusing on new projects, including building a new company.
  • Patrick expressed gratitude for her time at Sky Sports and the experience gained in F1.

Danica Patrick has remained one of the biggest female names when it comes to motorsports, especially NASCAR. She made her debut in the pinnacle of stock racing and achieved some notable results over her career. Now, Patrick was shockingly snubbed from the Sky Sports lineup for the upcoming Formula 1 season.

Despite having such a respectable name in the racing industry, Danica Patrick isn’t going to continue working on the live coverage of Formula 1. She has revealed that it was her decision, and leaving the company was her choice, not that of Sky Sports. Per Patrick, she informed her bosses about her decision at the end of the 2025 season.

Danica Patrick believed that it was time for her to move on from coverage of Formula 1 with Sky Sports and do something else in her life. She believes she gained great experience in F1, and is now interested in other projects and interests. Patrick shockingly revealed that she was building a new company.

Further, she noted that she was new to the whole experience and was juggling multiple board meetings and big plans. Apart from this, she joked that she was punishing herself by learning new sports, such as tennis, golf, and skiing. Certainly, it is a leap into the unknown, and Danica Patrick is taking a bold step, which not a lot of people have taken, especially in NASCAR. Hence, it will be exciting to know what’s next for the 43-year-old.

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 told Jenna Fryer of AP.

Danica Patrick recalls the “amazing time” working with Sky Sports for F1 coverage

Danica Patrick was one of the more popular names on the Sky Sports roster. Her insights were unique about Formula 1, and her stock racing experience meant that she could look at the pinnacle of motorsport with a different set of eyes. Now, Patrick reminsces the good time she spent with the crew and reveals what kept her going for so long.

Danica Patrick
Danica Patrick (image via Profootballnetwork.com)

Danica Patrick asserted that the crew at Sky Sports helped her go on for so long and keep working in an environment she genuinely enjoyed. Patrick asserted that sometimes it was too hectic to work, even more than being a driver at times. Regardless, as a group, it was very fun, and she was able to learn a lot about Formula 1 in the process as well.

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 noted.

The 2026 season of NASCAR and Formula 1 remains very exciting, and it would’ve been great if Danica Patrick were present to cover it. Still, she will surely provide her insights on social media and other platforms. For now, Patrick’s next career goal is her priority, and she would surely do wonders if she gave it her all.

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