Danica Patrick may have hung up her racing helmet, but she's still turning heads—this time from the shores of Lake Como. The former NASCAR driver is living it up in Italy, sharing a series of sizzling swimsuit photos that have her fans hitting the like button faster than a lap at Daytona.
After a whirlwind stint covering the Indy 500 for FOX, Patrick decided it was time for some well-earned R&R. And judging by her latest Instagram posts, she's making the most of every moment. In one shot, she's lounging on a boat, soaking up the Italian sun, with the caption: “Como say what? You mean we can dance to my favorite DJs at night and go on a boat in one of my favorite European towns during the day?”
Patrick's European getaway comes right after she had nothing but praise for Felix Rosenqvist's dramatic win at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. She took to Instagram to describe the race as “unreal,” highlighting the 70 lead changes and the closest finish in the event's 110-year history. “He then laid down the most ballsy last lap… 2 wide on the outside for 2nd around turns 1-2-3 and got a huge run off of 4 on the leader to get the win,” she wrote, adding that covering the race for FOX was a blast and a chance to reconnect with familiar faces.
But now it's all about downtime. Patrick's swimsuit snapshots have drawn a flood of supportive comments from fans. “Only you look good with food falling off your face,” one follower joked. Others chimed in with “More beautiful than ever” and “You deserve the best.” The love fest is a reminder that even off the track, Patrick knows how to command attention.
This isn't the first time a sports star has set social media ablaze with summer style. Nikki Bella sizzles in summer swimsuit selfie, fans go wild and Liv Morgan sets social media ablaze with stunning swimsuit shot from Italy show that athletes know how to keep the heat on during the off-season. And Patrick is no exception—her Lake Como look is pure vacation goals.
For those keeping score, Patrick's racing resume includes a win at the Indy Japan 300 in 2008 and a trailblazing career in NASCAR. But these days, she's proving that life after racing can be just as thrilling, whether she's behind a mic or behind a pair of sunglasses on a boat.
With more European adventures likely on the horizon, fans can expect plenty more content from Patrick's summer travels. If these photos are any indication, the best is yet to come.
