DANIELLA SUTTON Signs F4 Deal While Managing Arthritis, Eyes F1 Academy Route

November 4, 2025

• DANIELLA SUTTON has secured her Formula 4 seat with Chris Dittmann Racing for 2026, marking a significant step up for the 17-year-old who’s been quietly building one hell of a resume. The Great Sankey driver will compete on iconic circuits like Silverstone and Zandvoort with full ITV coverage – exactly the platform young talent deserves. What makes this even more impressive? She’s achieving all this while managing Juvenile Idiopathic Arthritis, diagnosed at 12, proving that determination trumps any obstacle thrown her way.
• Her credentials speak for themselves: currently ranked as the top-performing female driver across all UK ARDS-affiliated junior championships, with titles including the inaugural BRSCC Fiesta Junior scholarship and Total Karting Zero UK North Champion. Recent testing at Snetterton in an FIA F4 car went smoothly, showing she’s ready for single-seater racing. She’s also strategically positioned herself in elite development programs like the British Racing Drivers’ Club Rising Stars programme – smart moves that show she understands the game.
• SUTTON isn’t just racing; she’s building a platform for change as a new ambassador for Juvenile Arthritis Research, using her visibility to inspire other young people with the condition. Her ultimate goal? F1 Academy as a stepping stone to becoming the first woman to win Formula One. With sponsors like Allica Bank recognizing her determination and a clear pathway mapped out, she’s not just dreaming – she’s executing a plan that could rewrite motorsport history.

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