Danica Patrick Shares Surgery Details After Freedom 250 Race

Danica Patrick shared news of a surprise surgery just one day after her FOX Sports appearance at the Freedom 250 Grand Prix in Washington D.C. The former NASCAR star said doctors removed a chunk of glass from her left foot that had troubled her for over a year. ## What prompted Danica Patrick's recent foot surgery Patrick explained the glass injury originated from dancing in Ibiza weeks prior and had recently become more painful. She noted she could not walk barefoot due to the glass hitting her bone, yet managed to wear heels during her FOX broadcast. The propofol anesthesia was tolerable, she said, and she expressed gratitude for the medical team's work. ## How did Danica Patrick celebrate the Freedom 250 IndyCar race Before her surgery, Patrick attended the historic Freedom 250 Grand Prix as part of FOX Sports' IndyCar coverage team. She praised the event as a spectacular celebration of the nation's 250th anniversary, thanking organizers Bud Denker, Eric Shanks, Sean Duffy and President Trump for bringing the race to Washington D.C.'s streets around the National Mall. ## What has Danica Patrick been doing this summer Patrick has been active across multiple fronts this summer, including a European vacation where she shared photos from Santorini highlighting her workout physique. She also recently praised outgoing White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt as witty and intelligent following Leavitt's announcement to step down from her role to focus on family. - Danica Patrick underwent surgery to remove glass from her left foot less than 24 hours after covering the Freedom 250 IndyCar race in Washington - The Freedom 250 Grand Prix marked IndyCar's first event on the streets of Washington D.C.