Danica Patrick continues to remain as one of the richest female athletes for more than a decade. Even after retiring from racing, she continues to rake in millions of dollars every year. She has been an integral part of the Sky Sports F1 team since 2021 where she works as a pundit and color commentator, and this contributes to her overall net worth as well. The net worth of Danica Patrick is higher than many active professional racers.
As of 2025, Danica Patrick has a net worth of $80 million and it is huge for an athlete who retired 7 years back. Her F1 contract with Sky Sports has not been revealed to the public, but sources indicate she earns over $2 million every year. Danica Patrick’s stint with Sky Sports has not been great as her comments about female F1 drivers received flak. She has been working as an F1 broadcaster on main events.
Since 2021, she has been a part of the F1 community. She worked as a pundit for Sky Sports Formula 1 broadcasts in 2021. Danica Patrick has been a part of the United States Grand Prix and Netflix Documentary Series “Formula 1: Drive to Survive”. As an F1 analyst, Danica Patrick has accumulated over $7 million in 4 years.
She is the only female driver to win American open-wheel car racing. Danica Patrick was part of the NASCAR series between 2010 to 2018. During her peak days, she earned $15 million which includes endorsements and earnings. Danica Patrick’s rise in the racing industry helped her get sponsorships with big brands like Coca-cola and Motorola.
Danica Patrick – Net Worth and Business
As of 2025, Danica Patrick remains the richest female driver with a net worth of $80 Million. She earned $20 million from racing between 2010-2018. She earned $12 million in NASCAR Cup Series and $8 million in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. Her F1 broadcasting contract has not been revealed. Danica Patrick’s salary before her retirement remains a mystery as well. After retirement, she ventured into businesses like Vineyard, Fragrance, Wine, and Clothing. Danica Patrick owns properties in the USA.
She has been a successful entrepreneur after retiring from racing. Danica Patrick published books and she has been a podcast host. Danica Patrick is the richest female driver and she is the 7th richest NASCAR driver in history. Danica Patrick’s F1 contract, earnings from racing and businesses contribute to her overall net worth.
She invested in Vineyard in Napa Valley. Patrick ventured into winery and sells Somnium from her vineyard. In France, she sells the French version of Somnium called Danica Rose. She is the owner of an athletic clothing line – Warrior by Danica Patrick. She also sells home scent – Voyant by Danica, a candle wine glass and fragrant scent made of natural oils. She is also the author of books – “Danica:Crossing the Line” and “Pretty Intense“.
Danica Patrick – Endorsements
Danica Patrick was the biggest brand ambassador during her racing days. Her endorsements with Chevrolet, GoDaddy, Coca-Cola, Nationwide Insurance, and Tissot brought her more fame and wealth. Danica Patrick was the face of these brands. Her endorsements and racing earnings took her fame to the next level as Patrick was a part of Forbes list multiple times. Her popularity grew through GoDaddy ads which were aired during the Super Bowl.
Danica Patrick – Career & Records
Danica Patrick had an incredible racing career. She scripted history by winning the 2008 Indy Japan 300 for Andretti Green Racing. As of 2025, she is the only female driver to have won this race. Her achievements in American open-wheel car racing are unbeatable. She also competed in NASCAR Cup Series between 2012 – 2018 where she completed a pole and entered top 10 seven times.
Her journey began in 2003 with the Rahal Letterman Racing in Toyota Atlantic Championship where she finished 6th. Danica Patrick caught everyone’s attention when she was named Rookie of the Year for both the Indianapolis 500 and the IndyCar Series.
Patrick also competed in NASCAR Xfinity Series during 2010 to 2014 where she completed a pole in 61 races. In the IndyCar Series, she competed in 114 races between 2005-2018. Her last race was the 2018 Indianapolis 500. In 2012, Danica Patrick became the second woman to secure a pole in the NASCAR Nationwide Series. Patrick was also the first female woman driver to complete a pole position in the NASCAR Cup Series.
Danica Patrick – Personal Life & Career
Danica Patrick was born in 1982 in Beloit, Wisconsin. As a high school girl, she was a cheerleader who wanted to become a singer or veterinarian. Patrick’s sisters moved into racing and this prompted her to enter karting. As an amateur, Danica Patrick won 10 regional karting races. She is still the only woman to win an IndyCar Series race in history.
In 1998, she joined Junior Formula racing in England with the help of three-time formula one winner Jackie Stewart. She stayed in the Buckinghamshire town of Milton Keynes. The Ford Motor Company helped her to pursue a career in racing. Patrick was a part of the 1999 British Formula Vauxhall Championship. Danica Patrick moved to the USA again in 2003. She competed in the American open-wheel Barber Dodge Pro Series before making her debut in the IndyCar Series in 2003.
After making debut in the IndyCar series, Danica Patrick was in a relationship with her physical therapist, Paul Edward. The couple married in 2003 and divorced after 7 years. Danica Patrick was in relationships with Ricky Stenhouse Jr. and NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers Carter Comstock.
In 2021, she dated American businessman Carter Comstock and the couple separated in 2022. Patrick appeared in a plethora of reality tv shows. She campaigned for Donald Trump in the 2024 presidential election and has appeared as a political speaker. In 2024, Danica Patrick revealed she voted for the first time at 42. Danica Patrick also appeared as a playable character in the popular video game “Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed”.
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