Tony Stewart releases statement on Danica Patrick

RELATED: Danica Patrick won't return to SHR Following Stewart-Haas Racing's announcement that Danica Patrick would not return to the team next season, team co-owner Tony Stewart released a statement on her departure on Wednesday. Stewart has been her car owner for the entirety of Patrick's full-time premier series career. Patrick was also teammates with Stewart from 2013-16 when he drove the No. 14 car. PHOTOS: Danica through the years