So cringe to watch Fans lash out at ex-NASCAR driver Danica Patrick for terrible Mia

Danica Patrick, former NASCAR and IndyCar racing driver, joined Sky Sports F1 as an expert pundit for the Miami Grand Prix. She accompanied former Formula 1 champions Jenson Button and Damon Hill. Patrick initially joined Sky Sports for the 2021 US Grand Prix and will undoubtedly grab the chance to analyze the three US races this season.

Patrick is a guest broadcaster of NASCAR coverage on Fox, and she has done F1 coverage for Sky Sports in previous years. The 41-year-old was excited to cover the Miami Grand Prix. Ahead of the race, she posted several images of herself in the paddock. Her caption read, “Miami, great to see the crew from Sky Sports F1 again. They are the reason I am doing 7 races this year. So fun!”

Over the Miami Grand Prix weekend, Patrick reportedly stated that Aston Martin is challenging Red Bull. However, the Milton Keynes outfit is not challenged by the others as they are in a league of their own. The former NASCAR driver’s statement angered ardent Formula 1 fans. It is safe to say that they were not happy with her commentary.

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Here is how the fans reacted to the F1 coverage by Danica Patrick

The fans shared their opinions on social media. Some of them tagged Formula 1 and requested the sport to stop giving Danica Patrick a microphone. “Danica Patrick is absolutely horrible on the F1 pre-race coverage. Just god awful,” and “ F1 stop giving Danica Patrick a microphone please” were a few reactions.  They were other fans who defended the former NASCAR driver. One user stated, “Danica Patrick gets a lot of hate on here but she’s not a bad interviewer.  I don’t get it.”

A few Motorsports fans labeled her commentary as “terrible.” One user reflected on Patrick’s previous NASCAR commentary. The Tweet read, “Danica is terrible at commentary. She came to commentate NASCAR and couldn’t stop making INDYCAR references.” Overall, the F1 fans claim she talks “utter crap.”  However, it is not uncommon for a reporter to receive backlash. Take a look at some of the other reactions. 

She is by far the worst pundit they’ve ever brought onto Sky F1, and there’s lots of competition for that.

— Mercedes Fan (@Mercedes61937) May 7, 2023

Aside from the messed up grid, the highlight of qualifying might just be Danica Patrick actually trying to ask interesting questions to the top 3. #F1 #MiamiGP

— The Rejects Podcast (@RejectsPodcast) May 6, 2023

Danica Patrick is looking as gorgeous as ever. #F1

— Daz!? (@HomeDefinitely) May 7, 2023

@SkySportsF1 can you guys please drop Danica Patrick and get someone who really knows something about F1?

— Jack Daniels (@JackDan5678) May 7, 2023

Danica Patrick? DANICA PATRICK ON AN @F1 race? Only in America. #MiamiGP

— John Daly (@TheDalyPlanet) May 7, 2023

@SkySportsF1, please stop making us listen to Danica Patrick.
We want to know about F1, not her experience in Darlington and cup holders in NASCAR.

— zeke (@zeke6206) May 5, 2023

I’m particularly enjoying Danica Patrick and her outfits on Sky F1 this weekend in Miami. pic.twitter.com/CIk6VwGedn

— Kay Challis 🏳️‍⚧️🏳️‍🌈 (@kay_c1773) May 7, 2023

Danica Patrick is considered the most successful woman in American open-wheel racing. She is the only woman to win an IndyCar Series race. Patrick won the Indy Japan 300 in 2008. The 41-year-old is known for her achievements as a racing driver. She was the 2012 NASCAR Nationwide Series Most Popular Driver. Patrick was also the first woman to secure a pole position in the Cup Series. 

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