Danica Patrick Formula 1 Slam Pure Sexism Danica Patrick was being considered for a formula one race by a promoter. She was rejected but his reasons - stating that she would be too much of a risk - were sexist. Danica Patrick started off racing Indy style cars and was very good at it. So good that she was in the top 20 in poll position several times. To reject Danica Patrick because she is a woman is sexist and stupid. Period.