DANIELLA SUTTON Won’t Let Arthritis Diagnosis Stop Her F1 Dreams

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October 12, 2025

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DANIELLA SUTTON is proving that a juvenile arthritis diagnosis won’t derail her Formula 1 ambitions. The 17-year-old from Warrington was diagnosed with Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis in 2021 but has continued climbing the motorsport ladder, moving from karting to the BRSCC Junior Championship with plans to reach F4 by 2026.
Her racing resume already includes winning the Total Karting Zero UK North Championship in 2022, showcasing the kind of determination that makes her arthritis story so compelling. She’s had to navigate swollen joints and regular infusion treatments every six months, but she’s using her platform to educate people that arthritis absolutely affects children – something too many dismiss as “growing pains.”
What we love about DANIELLA’s approach is her refusal to let this define her limits while still being real about the challenges. She’s encouraging other young people with similar diagnoses to “keep doing the things you love” and seek proper support, proving that with the right treatment and mindset, even chronic conditions don’t have to mean giving up on big dreams.