Danica Patrick told to change 'poor' outfit again at Indy 500 after F1 demands
Danica Patrick, who is a regular pundit on FOX Sports' NASCAR coverage, appeared in their Indy 500 coverage on Sunday but was urged to 'change her outfit' by some fans
NASCAR legend Danica Patrick was told to "change her outfit" during the Indy 500 as she featured on FOX Sports' coverage. Patrick, who has a history in IndyCar racing and is known for her support of US President Donald Trump, often sparks online chatter due to her wardrobe choices or remarks whenever she's on air.
This time, at the prestigious Indy 500, it was all about her attire. On Sunday, Patrick opted for a one-shoulder dress for the big event in Indianapolis.
A contentious choice, Patrick joined the pre-race panel alongside several high-profile figures to discuss the race - and her outfit was black and white, possibly a tribute to the iconic checkered flag. However, this proved to be polarising.
While some fans adored it, others were not so fond of the look. One viewer wrote online: "Get a message to Danica if you can and have her change her outfit for the day. She looks like she has a curtain draped around her," reports the Express US.
Another, meanwhile, added: "The black/white diagonally striped dress on Danica Patrick is hideous and shows poorly on TV. How in the heck was such a dress chosen for TV?? Really oblivious decision there."
However, it wasn't all distaste for Patrick's outfit, with others coming across as more complimentary. Another fan wrote: "WOW!!! Danica GREAT dress! You look awesome!"
It comes as Patrick was slammed by Sky Sports viewers of the Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix earlier this month for sporting a one-shoulder dress that cut off above the knee. Some viewers, in-turn, labelled her outfit as a "bedsheet" and a "toga".
In the 109th Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Spaniard Alex Palou clinched his first win, beating Marcus Ericsson in an exhilarating race. Palou outperformed 32 other drivers to claim victory in the iconic race for the first time.
Patrick has established herself as a prominent figure in both IndyCar and NASCAR. The 43-year-old holds the title of the most successful female in American open-wheel car racing history, with her remarkable win in the 2008 Indy Japan 300 marking the only victory by a woman in an IndyCar Series race.
From 2012 to 2018, Patrick competed in the NASCAR Cup Series, finishing with seven top 10s and one pole position across 191 races. Throughout her career on the track, Patrick achieved numerous firsts for women in American racing, including becoming the first woman to win an IndyCar Series race and secure a pole position in the NASCAR Cup series. She also holds the record for the most starts, laps led, and top-tens by a woman in NASCAR Cup Series history.
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