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DANIELLA SUTTON Scores Career-Best P20 in Dramatic British F4 Brands Hatch

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May 11, 2026

GRRL! SUMMARY:

  • DANIELLA SUTTON qualified 12th in her group, just 0.4s off front row pace, highest of three female drivers. Chris Dittmann Racing pilot showed major improvement from Donington debut.
  • Race one contact at Surtees ended promising run after smart passing move on teammate AUTUMN FISHER. CHIARA BÄTTIG triggered qualifying red flag, later battled SUTTON in race three.
  • SUTTON executed brilliant wet tire strategy in race three, jumping from P24 to P16 on lap one. Held off slick-runner Jackson Wolny by 0.04s in drag race to line.
  • Season-best P20 finish showcased maturity navigating mixed conditions, faster traffic, and close battles with FISHER. SUTTON completed most Friday practice laps, six within tenth of best time.

UPCOMING:

  • British F4 Championship Round 3 at Snetterton, May 23-24, 2026

LINKS TO RACER'S PROFILE PAGES:

DANIELLA SUTTON AUTUMN FISHER CHIARA BATTIG

brands hatch, british f4 championship, chris dittmann racing

GRRL! summary based upon reporting by LIAM REDFORD originally appearing on www.racers-behindthehelmet.com