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Danica Patrick Undergoes Foot Surgery After Trump Event

2026-08-26 · Danica Patrick · Player Focus

Danica Patrick underwent foot surgery after a Fox appearance at Donald Trump's IndyCar event, removing a half-centimeter glass shard.

The procedure, a casual Tuesday morning operation, addressed a long-standing issue caused by a freak incident a year ago that recently worsened.

The incident involved a shard of glass from a wine glass that had lodged in her right foot.

Patrick posted a photo of the shard, measuring half-centimeter, on her hospital bed.

She also shared a photo from the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, where she appeared in high heels despite the injury.

The event, part of America's 250th anniversary celebrations, saw Donald Trump waving the green flag from a suite on the start-finish line.

Fox's pre-race show featured Patrick, who was branded "nauseating" by some viewers.

She posted a caption about propofol, saying "The propofol wasn't so bad," and about walking barefoot.

She also posted about walking in heels, saying "I have no idea how I could walk in heels but I absolutely could not walk barefoot."

The surgery removed the glass shard that was hitting her bone, according to her post.

The incident highlights the risks drivers face off the track.

Fans will watch her return to racing as she recovers.

  • Danica Patrick underwent foot surgery on Tuesday after a Fox appearance at Donald Trump's IndyCar event.
  • The surgery removed a half-centimeter glass shard lodged in her right foot.
  • The incident occurred during the Freedom 250 Grand Prix, part of America's 250th anniversary celebrations.

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