Source:Abaca
Press/Charlotte Observer/TNS/ABACA
[Saba Sports News] Former
IndyCar and NASCAR driver Danica Patrick has been selected as a guest for Sky
Sports’ F1 broadcast for the 2024 season. She will participate in the coverage
of seven races. In the past, Patrick faced criticism from female racers after
making a controversial statement on the “F1 Teens” show, suggesting
that women don’t possess the necessary mindset to succeed in motorsport. Some
fans argued that the controversy generated attention, which caught the
attention of Sky Sports. Recognizing Patrick’s popularity and influence, they
extended an invitation for her to be a guest on their broadcast. Patrick holds
the distinction of being the first female driver to win an Indy car race in
American racing history. She was once hailed as the female driver with the
highest potential to join F1 by the media. Patrick’s attractive appearance,
curvaceous figure, and slender thighs have garnered attention. She was ranked 42nd
in the 2006 selection of the “100 Sexiest Beauties.” Since then, she
has been pursued by the American media and has become a prominent advertising
figure in American professional racing. Patrick’s presence has challenged and
reshaped the perception of women’s involvement in motor sport.