Danica Patrick shows off mystery man after claiming ex Aaron Rodgers 'wore me down'
Danica Patrick shows off mystery man after claiming ex Aaron Rodgers 'wore me down'
Joshua Mbu Tue, August 4, 2026 at 11:19 AM UTC
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Former NASCAR and IndyCar star Danica Patrick packed on the PDA with her new mystery man on holiday over a year after claiming that ex Aaron Rodgers "wore me down to nothing" in their "emotionally abusive" relationship that left a "trail of blood." Patrick, 44, dated current Pittsburgh Steelers star Rodgers, 42, from 2018 to 2020, and while the pair never got engaged, they bought a $28 million Malibu house together in November 2019, months before their breakup.
The split appears to have been far from amicable. While Rodgers hasn't commented much on his breakup with Patrick and is now married to a mystery woman of his own, motorsport trailblazer Patrick hasn't been shy.
Patrick made explosive claims during an appearance on The Sage Steele Show last year. She sensationally claimed that her relationship with NFL star Rodgers was "emotionally abusive" and that the quarterback "leaves a trail of blood."
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Now, Patrick has shown off her new apparent boyfriend on social media. Patrick, who left her role at Sky Sports F1 earlier this year, jetted off to Santorini with close friends - and her new beau - for a sun-soaked getaway in Greece.
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Patrick appears to be loved up with her new boyfriend as they explored the Greek island and posed for pictures and selfies.
The pair can be seen kissing in one photograph, hard-launching their relationship for certain.
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The former NASCAR and IndyCar star has kept her love life largely out of the spotlight-until now.
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Since retiring from racing in 2018, Patrick has remained in the public eye through broadcasting, business ventures, and podcasting.
She spent several years as part of Sky Sports' Formula 1 coverage before announcing in early 2026 that she would no longer be part of the broadcaster's team.
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Away from TV, she has focused on her health and wellness interests, hosted her Pretty Intense podcast, and remained active on social media, where she regularly shares updates on her travels and personal life.
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Patrick has also been a vocal supporter of President Donald Trump. She attended Trump's inauguration in January 2025, shared photos from the event on social media, and praised his leadership in several online posts and interviews.
Her political commentary has become a regular feature of her social media presence, drawing attention well beyond the motorsports world.
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Patrick has also been outspoken on the issue of transgender athletes competing in women's sports, arguing that biological differences give transgender women an unfair physical advantage.
Drawing on her own experience as a woman competing in male-dominated motorsports, she has said there are "hormonal physiological reasons" why transgender women should not compete in women's categories and has voiced support for campaigners, including former swimmer Riley Gaines.
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Patrick said leaving Sky Sports' Formula 1 coverage was her own decision after five seasons, explaining it was simply "time for me to move on."
She said she now plans to focus on launching a new company, serving on corporate boards and pursuing projects outside motorsport.
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Rodgers has offered a different perspective on his relationship with Patrick compared with some of her later comments.
While Patrick has described the relationship as emotionally draining and said she felt it "wore me down," Rodgers has spoken more positively about their time together, previously describing it as a meaningful relationship.
Source: “AOL Entertainment”
