Danica Patrick is out at SkySports for 2026.
The former NASCAR and IndyCar driver will not be part of SkySports' coverage of the 2026 Formula 1 season. SkySports announced its coverage team for the 2026 season last week. Patrick, 43, had been part of the Sky Sports F1 broadcast team since 2021, however she will not return in 2026.
The full on-screen announcers lineup for 2026, per SkySports:
- Experts & analysts: Martin Brundle, Jenson Button, Nico Rosberg, Jacques Villeneuve, Naomi Schiff, Bernie Collins, Karun Chandhok, Jamie Chadwick and Anthony Davidson
- Presenters & reporters: Simon Lazenby, Natalie Pinkham, Ted Kravitz, Rachel Brookes and Craig Slater
- Commentators: David Croft and Harry Benjamin
Many assigned blame for Patrick's ousting, hinting at her political beliefs or social media commentary.
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But Patrick will not return in 2026, and she's opened up about it.
Patrick announced that she made the decision to leave.
"From my first Sky Sports F1 race in Austin to my last 5 years later… I had such a blast! 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!
"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!
"….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!"
The 2026 Formula 1 season is getting underway.