As fans tuned in for pre-race coverage at the Miami International Autodrome, many couldn’t help but focus more on what Patrick wore than what she said. The ex-NASCAR and IndyCar driver, now a regular fixture on Sky Sports’ Formula One broadcast team, showed up in a white, one-shoulder mini dress and matching white sneakers. But what was intended to be a casual look quickly sparked a digital frenzy.
Danica Patrick at a wine tasting event, Photo Credit: danicapatrick/Instagram
Online critics were swift and unrelenting. The dress — short in length and minimalist in design — prompted a flurry of comparisons that ranged from humorous to downright brutal. One X user quip, “Did Danica think she was headed to a toga party instead of a Grand Prix?” Others described her outfit as resembling a “bath towel” or “bed sheet,” suggesting it looked more appropriate for lounging at home than appearing on international sports coverage. Continues…