DANICA PATRICK Joins Sky F1 Commentary Booth Alongside Button, Davidson
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April 9, 2026
GRRL! SUMMARY:
- DANICA PATRICK, former IndyCar racer, joins Sky Sports F1 commentary team as part of next-generation rotation alongside 2009 champion Jenson Button and 2014 WEC champion Anthony Davidson during Martin Brundle’s reduced schedule.
- PATRICK transitions from American open-wheel racing to Formula 1 broadcasting as Brundle scales back from 24 races to just 16 rounds in 2026, focusing on European crown jewels and US events.
- The former IndyCar competitor joins elite company in Sky’s commentary booth, finding her feet during Brundle’s absences from grueling flyaway races like Japan while he mentors the next broadcast generation.
UPCOMING:
- Martin Brundle returns to commentary for European heartland races and US events in Miami, Austin, and Las Vegas
- Sky Sports continues rotating next-generation commentators including Danica Patrick during 2026 season
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GRRL! summary based upon reporting by The Judge originally appearing on thejudge13.com
