Danica Patrick reveals motive behind Sky Sports activities F1 exit

Danica Patrick has made her first remark since information broke that she would not be part of the Sky Sports activities F1 broadcast staff.

Patrick was a fixture of the Sky Sports activities staff for 5 years, showing most frequently within the American leg of a championship season. 

However when the broadcaster revealed its 2026 line-up, the previous IndyCar and NASCAR driver was a notable absentee. This resolution, by Patrick’s account, was one in all her selecting, and never one which was compelled upon her.

“From my first Sky Sports activities F1 race in Austin to my final 5 years later… I had such a blast!” Patrick wrote on social media, simply earlier than FP1 acquired underway in Australia. 

“The Sky staff was a lot enjoyable (thanks all), I noticed so many wonderful new race tracks and cities, and acquired to be a part of an enormous increase in F1!

“I known as after the final race in 2025 and stated it was time for me to maneuver on and I used to be so grateful for the chance and expertise I used to be given!

“….and now attributable to my deep publicity to F1, I will probably be glued to my TV for the season beginning this weekend, like each different fan!”

Throughout her stint with Sky Sports activities, Patrick divided viewers along with her opinions and evaluation, with quite a few memes of fellow pundits reacting to her takes being shared throughout social media.

2026 Sky Sports activities F1 staff

Sky Sports activities will stay the house of F1 within the UK till at the least 2029. 

With Jenson Button stepping away from racing fully, the 2009 world champion will attend extra occasions this time period. 

Additionally that includes on the rotating financial institution of skilled pundits are Nico Rosberg, Jacques Villeneuve, Naomi Schiff, Bernie Collins, Karun Chandhok, Jamie Chadwick and Anthony Davidson.

David Croft stays in place because the lead commentator, with Harry Benjamin standing in when Croft is away from the microphone. 

Simon Lazenby, Rachel Brookes, Ted Kravitz, Craig Slater and Natalie Pinkham will share presenting and reporting duties.