Motorsport pioneer Danica Patrick has made a seamless transition from the circuit to the broadcast booth, bringing her wealth of experience to Sky Sports’ F1 coverage. One of the rare women to have left their mark on the world of motor racing, Patrick now finds herself a presenter for one of the main sports channels.
In an exclusive interview with Awful Announcing, Patrick stressed the importance of having an American voice on the Sky Sports team, especially for races on American soil.
“With racing being more American, it makes sense to have an American to communicate with the fans,” she said. “And to attract more American fans of course, and to try to grow the American fan base.”
Beyond just nationality, Patrick stressed the importance of credibility and reliability in his role. Having raced in a multitude of series such as NASCAR And IndyCarPatrick’s extensive experience, despite not being in F1, gives him a unique perspective that resonates with fans.
“I have raced in everything except F1, but I have a lot of experience and success in my career,” she added. “It always helps to have someone on the broadcast team who has a reputation that fans trust and feel like they can learn from.”
As Danica Patrick continues to lend her voice to the Sky Sports F1 team, fans are hoping her presence will be a driving force in bridging the gap between American audiences and F1.
Danica Patrick answers when can fans expect to see a female driver in F1
Addressing the topic of diversity and inclusion in F1, Danica Patrick shared her views on the F1 Academy, an initiative aimed at developing female drivers.
Asked about the likelihood of seeing a female driver in F1 in the near future, she was optimistic.
“In the near future, probably not. But I’m sure there will be some eventually,” Patrick commented.
Danica Patrick’s measured optimism reflects ongoing efforts within the F1 community to provide opportunities and support to aspiring female runners. When asked for a timeline, she offered a vague answer, stating:
“The next two years, maybe three to five years. I’m not sure. But maybe some time after that. Maybe in 20 years.”
Although she has been scrutinized by fans for some of her questionable remarks, fans hope that an influential voice like Danica Patrick leads the cause for a better future for women in motorsport.
