NASCAR legend faced calls to "change her outfit" while featuring on broadcast during the . Patrick, who has a history with and is known for her support of US President Donald Trump, often sparks online debates with her fashion choices or remarks when she graces the screen.

This time, at the prestigious Indy 500, it was all about the ensemble. Sporting a one-shoulder dress on Sunday, Patrick turned heads at the Indianapolis event. Her attire, which featured black and white hues possibly hinting at the iconic checkered flag, saw her join a panel of esteemed figures to discuss the race. Yet, her sartorial selection split opinions among viewers.

While some applauded her style, others were not impressed. One viewer said: "Get a message to Danica if you can and have her change her outfit for the day," criticising the look as resembling a curtain. Meanwhile, another added: "The black/white diagonally striped dress on Danica Patrick is hideous and shows poorly on TV. How in the heck was such a dress chosen for TV?? Really oblivious decision there."

But not everyone was discrediting Patrick's outfit, with some in favour of her fashion choices. Another added: "WOW!!! Danica GREAT dress! You look awesome!"

It comes as Patrick was slammed by viewers of the earlier this month. The analyst saw a wealth of criticism for her one-shoulder dress that cut off above the knee at the event, with some viewers slamming her outfit as a "bedsheet" and a "toga".

Amidst the fashion furore, the 109th Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway concluded with Spain's Alex Palou claiming his first victory, edging out Marcus Ericsson in what was an exhilarating contest. Palou triumphed over 32 competitors to take the chequered flag in the legendary race.

Patrick has established herself as a prominent figure in both IndyCar and . The 43-year-old holds the title of the most successful female in American open-wheel car racing history, with her remarkable win in the 2008 Indy Japan 300 marking the only victory by a woman in an IndyCar Series race.

She competed in the NASCAR Cup Series from 2012 to 2018, finishing with seven top 10s and one pole position in 191 races. Throughout her career on the track, Patrick achieved numerous firsts for women in American racing, including becoming the first woman to win an IndyCar Series race and secure a pole position in the NASCAR Cup series. She also holds the record for the highest number of starts, laps led, and top-tens by a woman in NASCAR Cup Series history.