DANIELLA SUTTON Battles Through Adversity for Top-10 Finish at Donington Park

September 16, 2025

by LIAM REDFORD // from www.racers-behindthehelmet.com

• DANIELLA SUTTON proved her resilience at Donington Park, converting an eighth-place qualifying position into a solid ninth-place finish in race one despite challenging damp conditions. After an early setback when she ran wide at Redgate and dropped to 12th, she executed a smart recovery drive that showcased the race craft we’ve come to expect from the BRDC Rising Star. Her ability to avoid multiple high-speed incidents while climbing back through the field demonstrated exactly why she’s been one of the most consistent performers in the championship.
• Weekend adversity struck hard in races two and three, but SUTTON’s response tells us everything about her character. A rear-end collision from Oliver Heron damaged her car in race two, leading to alignment issues that ultimately forced her retirement at the final chicane. Rather than letting frustration take over, she regrouped for the finale and charged from 22nd to 15th before a technical issue ended her race on the final lap – showing championship-level composure under pressure.
• What impressed most was SUTTON’s raw pace throughout the weekend, consistently running lap times competitive with the top-10 even while managing car damage and technical problems. Her recovery drives proved she belongs in championship contention, sitting seventh in standings with a realistic shot at the top-5 heading into the season finale at Brands Hatch. This is exactly the kind of adversity-tested experience that separates future stars from weekend warriors.

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