Fans dissatisfied with Danica Patrick’s appearance on the popular Netflix documentary series ‘Drive To Survive’ due to her controversial opinions in the past. The sixth season of the show, which covers behind-the-scenes events of the 2023 season, has just been released ahead of the 2024 F1 season. Patrick, a former NASCAR star, made an appearance on the show to share her thoughts on the season.
Having made a name for herself in NASCAR and Indycar, Patrick has now retired from motorsports. However, her passion for the sport led her to join the Netflix documentary series. Despite her achievements, fans from around the world did not fully support her presence on the show. In the past, she has faced criticism for her career and has been labeled as a conspiracy theorist enthusiast. Additionally, Patrick is known for making sexist comments, suggesting that motorsport is a male-dominated domain.
During her brief appearance on the show, Patrick expressed her opinions on what it means to be a racing driver. She emphasized the importance of a driver’s hands as tools of their trade. The inclusion of the former NASCAR star aimed to provide a female perspective on a male-dominated sport, based on her own experiences in motorsport.
However, in a recent tweet, many fans expressed their disappointment with Patrick’s presence on the show, alongside other personalities like Will Buxton. Some fans went as far as calling for a boycott of her. Others admitted to being confused by her comments during her scene.
The negative sentiment towards Patrick’s appearance was evident in the comments made by fans. Some admitted to almost switching off the show when she appeared on screen, while others criticized her driving skills and questioned her qualifications to speak about F1. Some fans even claimed they could no longer watch the show because of her.
It is evident from the fans’ reactions that Netflix’s attempt to show a different perspective through Patrick’s presence on the show was not well-received. However, the idea of including more women in the sport may be a positive step towards increasing female participation in Formula 1. The sport is making progress in promoting women’s inclusion.
