F1 insider Danica Patrick shared her condolences on social media, reacting to Charlie Kirk's assassination. He was shot dead on the 10th of September 2025, on the Utah Valley University campus during a TPUSA campaign.Kirk, associated with the Republican Party, was most popularly known for founding Turning Point USA, a conservative non-profit organization, in 2012. It was used to advocate for high school and university students for conservative politics.While speaking during one such event of the TPUSA at Utah Valley University, Kirk was shot and killed by an unknown assassin. His death received global attention and condemnation.Active Republicans shared their condolences for Charlie Kirk, who was 31 years old when shot. Danica Patrick, who has remained largely active during Donald Trump's MAGA campaign for the 2024 Presidential Elections, also shared a post on social media."[Charlie Kirk] was a great American, husband, father, leader, man of faith, business man, boss, speaker, and inspiration to millions. His mission to bring conservative values into high schools and colleges helped make being a republican cool again in the youth. He was able to take a rally and turn it into a high energy fun party! He was able to take his vision and passion and turn it into reality," she wrote on Instagram."God, please help us. And maybe I could also say… Charlie, help us from heaven… as his energy for gods work never seemed to run out." View this post on Instagram Instagram PostCharlie Kirk had a major impact on the former IndyCar and NASCAR driver. Patrick once explained that she had no interest in politics, but it was only after she heard him.Danica Patrick on how Charlie Kirk helped her get into politicsA few years prior, Danica Patrick was only known as a motorsports driver, being the only woman to have won a race in IndyCar, and one of the most recent female participants in NASCAR history.After her racing career ended, she dwelved into politics and became a popular figure during Donald Trump's 2024 campaign. She remained an active supporter on social media and consistently attended campaigns.However, this wasn't always the case. In an interview in March this year, Patrick revealed how she got into politics and how Charlie Kirk was a major reason behind it."I didn’t know who Charlie Kirk was. I never paid attention to politics and quite specially have been avoiding the news since 2018," she said.Patrick then explained that she attended one of Kirk's events, and it became the turning point in her life."After going to that event, I posted some photos of my sister and I. It [her post] said, ‘I love this country.’ That was a divisive comment to so many, which was ridiculous. I then met Tucker Carlson and went on his show in the beginning of January. I came back from Florida and Charlie reached out to go on his show. I was like, ‘Well, I guess I’m in politics now.'"She has since been an active supporter of the Republican Party and Donald Trump as President. Patrick continues to post and share her ideologies on social media with over a million followers.