Pedro Cueto pursues dream as Formula 1’s first amputee champion
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 15, 2026, 6:42 PM
Last updated Jul 15, 2026
Pedro Cueto, an 11-year-old racer, aims to become Formula 1’s first amputee champion after overcoming cancer. Diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma at six, he underwent treatment that included a leg amputation but returned to competitive kart racing quickly. His modified kart allows him to accelerate using his residual limb. Pedro plans to inspire other young patients by establishing racing simulators in children’s hospitals while working toward his goal of competing in Formula 1.
- •Pedro Cueto was diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma in 2021.
- •He returned to competitive kart racing after his leg amputation.
- •His goal is to become a Formula 1 champion.
- •Pedro aims to inspire others by placing racing simulators in hospitals.
- •He dedicates nearly all his time to karting and improving his skills.
- 6:42 PMYahoo Sports — Boy, 11, Who Lost His Leg to Cancer Is Now Chasing His Biggest Dream: Becoming Formula 1’s First Amputee Champion (Exclusive)
"Pedro Cueto was diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma in 2021
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