DANICA PATRICK Calls NASCAR Life ‘Relentless’ & Weighs In On Hamilton’s Ferrari

June 9, 2025

• DANICA PATRICK didn’t hold back about the crushing demands of NASCAR life, calling the schedules “relentless” and admitting she’s relieved to no longer stress about “every little thing all the time.” After 191 Cup Series races with seven top-tens and one pole, she’s trading the grind for pundit work and straight talk about what racing really costs.
• The former IndyCar and NASCAR driver also took aim at the media circus, saying she doesn’t miss the “monotonous bulls**t interviews” and media days that felt like a “carwash” of repetitive obligations. Her candid assessment shows what we’ve long suspected – the behind-the-scenes reality is far more draining than the glamorous image suggests.
• When it comes to Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari struggles, PATRICK offered the kind of realistic perspective that cuts through the hype. She pointed out that transitioning to a new team “always takes time” and noted how fast race weekends make adaptation even harder. While Hamilton sits sixth in points, PATRICK’s measured take reminds us that even legends need time to master new machinery.

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