Danica Patrick became a female motorsport trailblazer after becoming the first woman to win an IndyCar race, secure a NASCAR Cup Series pole position, and achieve the highest finish in the Indianapolis 500 and Daytona 500. However, the 43-year-old retired from motorsport in 2018, leaving a highly lucrative sponsorship career, with Patrick one of the sport’s most marketable stars.
Not only was Patrick raking in the dollars for her exploits on the racing track as one of the highest-paid female athletes at her peak, but sponsorship and brand deals also bolstered her coffers, as did her entrepreneurial ventures. Patrick is also a recognizable broadcaster, contributing to Sky Sports’ yearly coverage of the global open-wheel racing series, Formula 1.
She also returned to her IndyCar roots earlier this year as part of FOX Sports’ coverage of the Indianapolis 500, where her outfit choice sparked complaints. Fans are unlikely to see Patrick behind the wheel in NASCAR or IndyCar again, with the torch passed to Katherine Legge, who has raced in both the Cup and Xfinity Series this season, and has enjoyed steady progress with her results.
Danica Patrick’s Net Worth
As of 2025, Danica Patrick’s estimated net worth is around $80 million. This includes her contract and prize money racing across IndyCar and NASCAR.
She also had long-term sponsorship and brand deals with GoDaddy, Coca-Cola, Chevrolet, and Nationwide Insurance. Patrick not only became a household name through her race craft but also her regular Super Bowl commercial appearances in the NFL’s biggest annual game.
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Life after NASCAR
Following retirement, Patrick tapped into business and entrepreneurial ventures. She owns Somnium Wine, a vineyard in Napa Valley, and a French wine label, Danica Rosé, which has only added to her expanding net worth.
Patrick also has an athleisure clothing line called Warrior by Danica Patrick. She has also authored the book ‘Pretty Intense,’ which includes fitness and nutrition advice, and hosts a podcast. Her YouTube channel boasts over 300,000 subscribers.
Patrick has also been a regular on motorsport broadcasts for Sky Sports, where she’s called upon to give her expert analysis and opinion on F1 and other racing series, such as IndyCar. However, her loss of passion for racing saw her heavily pursue other interests.
DON’T MISS…Relationship status
Danica Patrick is single. Speaking to Haley Dillon, the wife of current NASCAR star Ty Dillon, earlier this year, she was asked, “Are you single right now?” to which she replied: “Yeah.”
Patrick has had several high-profile relationships in the public eye. Danica was previously married to Paul Edward Hospenthal between 2005 and 2013. She then dated NASCAR driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. from 2012 to 2017.
From 2018 to 2020, she was in a relationship with NFL quarterback Aaron Rodgers, which ended in July 2020. While Rodgers has moved on and is married, Patrick touched on their relationship with explosive claims.
Patrick described it as “emotionally abusive” and claimed it “wore me down to nothing.” After future NFL Hall of Famer Rodgers, Patrick briefly dated entrepreneur Carter Comstock but split in 2022 after nearly a year together.