Danica Patrick was recently released from her contract with Sky Sports ahead of the new Formula 1 season. She recently broke her silence following the shock decision from the popular broadcast company.
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"From my first @skysportsf1 race in Austin to my last 5 years later... I had such a blast!" Danic wrote in a statement on Instagram. "The sky team was so much fun (thank you all), I saw so many amazing new race tracks and cities, and got to be part of a huge boom in F1!"
She continued by noting that after being exposed to Formula 1 racing, she will now be tuning in to the races in the upcoming season and potentially the years ahead.
"I called after the last race in 2025 and said it was time for me to move on and I was so grateful for the opportunity and experience I was given!" she continued. "....and now due to my deep exposure to F1, I will be glued to my tv for the season starting this weekend, like every other fan!"
Sky Sports is the official broadcasting partner of Formula 1 in the UK. However, the same feed is used for coverage in the United States via ESPN. As such, Danica's coverage had a sizeable global reach while working with the broadcaster.
Danica Patrick Has Acting Credits to Her Name
During Danica's NASCAR career, she competed in 191 races over a seven-year span. Her highest finish was 24th, achieved in both 2015 and 2016.
On top of her racing credentials, Danica has 12 acting credits to her name, per IMDB. Her last appearance on the big screen came in 2022, where she played an interviewee on Boundless: Betty Skelton.
Before that appearance, she was cast as a driving instructor in the 2019 remake of Charlie's Angels. Interestingly, she also voiced herself in a 2010 episode of The Simpsons.
With so much experience, both behind the wheel and in acting/presenting, Danica will undoubtedly have more job opportunities in the future. However, Sky's decision to part ways with her likely came as a shock.
It will be interesting to see what Danica does next and where she takes her well-versed career.
