• 7 Carbonia Cup races
• 4× 1st place in the F4 category
• 2× 2nd place in the F4 category
• 1× 4th place in the F4 category
• 7,126 km completed in testing and racing
• First Formula 4 race victories at the age of 14

• Qualifying classification: 72nd
• Final starting position: 34th
• Final race result: 18th
• Improvement compared with qualifying: 54 positions

• International field of 45 drivers, according to team records
• Participation in events in Italy, Spain and the United Arab Emirates
• Victory in an individual race at Franciacorta
• Further strong results in individual races

Racing Heritage, Engineering Excellence and the Next Generation of Motorsport

A Czech family-run racing team with a motorsport history dating back to 2006, European racing achievements and its own technical and engineering facilities.

Who We Are

SVC GROUP RACING is a Czech family-run motorsport team based in Náchod, Czech Republic. It continues the racing activities of SVC GROUP and Vladimír Vitver's team, which has competed in national and international motorsport events since 2006.

Throughout its history, the team has operated under several names, including SVC Náchod Motorsport, SVC Vitver Racing and SVC Racing. These names reflect different stages of its development, technical projects and racing programmes.

The common foundation has always been the combination of competitive motorsport with in-house engineering, racing car development and the industrial expertise of the family-owned SVC GROUP.

Today, the team focuses primarily on young driver development, the preparation of single-seater racing cars and the continuation of its family motorsport tradition.

Technical and Industrial Background – SVC GROUP

The racing team's technical foundation is supported by SVC GROUP s.r.o., a Czech manufacturer of automotive components with a manufacturing heritage spanning almost four decades.

The company specialises in research, development, engineering and manufacturing of towing systems, automotive accessories and related technical solutions.

Its product portfolio includes more than 1,900 types of products and components. SVC GROUP operates its own design and development facilities, manufacturing technologies and quality control processes.

The company also applies its engineering expertise to motorsport, having contributed to the preparation, modification and development of racing cars.

An important part of this history is the work carried out on Audi TT-R DTM racing cars originating from the German ABT Sportsline racing programme. These cars subsequently became the foundation of SVC Vitver Racing's successful European hill climb project.

The combination of industrial engineering and practical motorsport experience remains one of the team's defining strengths.

Racing Team History – Since 2006

The modern history of SVC Racing began in 2006, when Vladimír Vitver started competing regularly in motorsport events.

Over the following seasons, the team progressively expanded its activities from national hill climb competitions to international events, circuit racing and FIA European Championship competition.

Its racing machinery evolved from modified touring and sports cars to dedicated Lotus racing specials and highly developed Audi TT-R DTM race cars.

In-house engineering, structural modifications, aerodynamic development and powertrain optimisation played an important role in the team's ability to achieve competitive results against established European competitors.

Success in the FIA European Hill Climb Championship

One of the most successful chapters in the team's history was its participation in the FIA European Hill Climb Championship.

Driving SVC Racing machinery, Vladimír Vitver achieved numerous international results, particularly in the E2-SH class.

Key achievements include:

• Five first-place finishes in the final European E2-SH class standings – 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018.

• Three third-place finishes in the overall European Category 2 standings – 2013, 2016 and 2018.

• Further podium finishes in European, Czech national and international competitions.

• Recognition with the prestigious Czech Golden Steering Wheel award.

• Success in team classifications and circuit racing events.

These results represent an important part of SVC Racing's heritage and demonstrate the team's ability to develop and prepare competitive racing machinery for European motorsport competition.

Audi TT-R DTM – An Exceptional Engineering Project

One of the team's most recognisable racing cars was the Audi TT-R DTM, originally developed for the German ABT Sportsline racing programme.

After acquiring the car, SVC Racing undertook an extensive engineering and development programme to adapt it to the specific demands of European hill climb competition.

Under the direction of Vladimír Vitver, the project evolved into a highly modified racing car featuring a V8 engine, extensive aerodynamic modifications and individually developed engineering components.

The car underwent several stages of development and, under the names MATY and later MATY II, became one of the team's most distinctive motorsport projects.

Today, the Audi TT-R DTM represents a significant part of SVC Racing's technical and competitive heritage, reflecting an era of successful participation in European Championship events.

A New Chapter – Developing Young Racing Drivers

Following many years of competition in European hill climb racing, the team began developing a new area of activity: supporting and preparing young racing drivers.

From 2020 onwards, SVC Racing established a karting programme focused on fundamental driving skills, technical understanding and structured long-term driver development.

A central part of this programme was Matyas Vladimír Vitver, who progressed through Czech and international karting competitions, winning championship titles and gaining experience in European and world-level karting.

Throughout his development, the team has drawn upon its own engineering and organisational resources, together with experience gained from previous motorsport projects.

Formula 4 – The Next Generation of SVC Racing

In 2025, the team entered a new phase of its history by beginning its transition into single-seater racing.

SVC GROUP RACING acquired a Tatuus F4 T-421 Gen 2 for Matyas Vitver and established a structured development programme combining physical training, racing simulator sessions, technical preparation and circuit testing.

The 2026 season focused on gaining real racing experience ahead of a planned entry into international Formula 4 championships.

At just 14 years old, Matyas achieved several victories in the Formula 4 category of the Carbonia Cup series and, according to team records, completed more than 7,100 kilometres of testing and racing during the season.

Through this programme, SVC GROUP RACING has built upon its established motorsport heritage while developing a new focus on single-seater racing and the long-term progression of young drivers.

Technical and Racing Facilities

SVC GROUP RACING operates its own racing car preparation facilities, mechanical equipment, chassis geometry measurement and setup systems, and transport infrastructure for racing and testing activities.

The team's technical programme includes racing data analysis, vehicle dynamics evaluation, chassis setup development and direct technical collaboration with its drivers.

A dedicated racing simulator supports driver preparation, while structured circuit testing programmes provide practical opportunities for performance development.

SVC Racing's philosophy is based on a long-term approach to both engineering and driver development, rather than focusing solely on individual race events.

The Future – Continuing a Family Racing Tradition

For the Vitver family, motorsport has always represented more than simply competing in races. It combines engineering, innovation, sporting ambition and long-term teamwork.

The current Formula 4 programme represents the next generation of this family racing tradition.

After years of representing the Czech Republic in European hill climb competition, the team's next chapter focuses on supporting Matyas Vitver and creating the conditions for his continued development as a racing driver.

SVC GROUP RACING aims to preserve its engineering knowledge and racing experience while applying them to the development of a new generation of drivers.

SVC GROUP RACING – Built on Experience. Driven by the Next Generation.

SVC GROUP RACING
Náchod, Czech Republic

Corporate Website: www.svcgroup.cz
Racing Website: www.matyasvitver.com
Email: svcracing@svcgroup.cz

• 5× první místo v konečném hodnocení evropské třídy E2-SH – sezony 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017 a 2018.
• 3× třetí místo v celkovém hodnocení evropské kategorie 2 – sezony 2013, 2016 a 2018.
• Další pódiová umístění v evropských, českých a mezinárodních soutěžích.
• Ocenění Zlatý volant České republiky.
• Úspěchy v týmových klasifikacích a při účasti v okruhových závodech.

• 7 závodů Carbonia Cupu
• 4× vítězství ve třídě F4
• 2× druhé místo ve třídě F4
• 1× čtvrté místo ve třídě F4
• 7 126 km absolvovaných testovacích a závodních jízd
• První vítězství s formulí F4 ve věku 14 let na vodě

• Kvalifikační pořadí: 72. místo
• Postup do finále: 34. startovní pozice
• Výsledek finále: 18. místo
• Zlepšení oproti kvalifikaci: 54 pozic

• Mezinárodní konkurence 45 jezdců podle týmové evidence
• Účast na závodech v Itálii, Španělsku a Spojených arabských emirátech
• Vítězství v závodní jízdě na Franciacortě
• Další přední umístění v jednotlivých závodech

FORMULA 4 – BRNO 2026

Four Days of Car Development, Second Place and a Crucial Championship Decision

The penultimate Carbonia Cup race weekend took us to the Masaryk Circuit in Brno, where I was competing in my first Formula 4 race at this venue.

As I had not previously raced at Brno in our Tatuus F4 T-421 Gen 2, we visited the circuit for testing one week before the event. Our objective was to learn the track, prepare the car setup and gather as much information as possible ahead of the race weekend.

A Difficult Test and Four Days in the Workshop

Our initial test did not go according to plan.

The car was not behaving as expected, and I was struggling to extract its potential. Meanwhile, our mechanics were working to identify the problems and find ways to improve the setup.

Since the beginning of the season, we had also been dealing with tyre tread separation on the left-hand side of the car, an issue that required a thorough investigation.

After returning to Náchod, our technical team spent four intensive days working on the Formula 4 car. They inspected the chassis, suspension geometry and other parameters before making substantial setup changes.

We therefore returned to Brno for the race weekend with a car that had a significantly different setup from the previous test.

Naturally, there was some uncertainty. If the practice sessions were shortened, we might not have enough time to evaluate the changes and make any further adjustments before qualifying.

We also prepared a more conservative strategy, aimed at minimising the risk of losing valuable championship points.

A Much-Improved Car and a Strong Qualifying Performance

The very first practice session confirmed that our mechanics' hard work had paid off.

The car felt considerably better than during the previous test, giving me much more confidence under braking and through the corners.

We therefore decided not to make any further major setup changes before qualifying. My priority was to become familiar with the car's new handling characteristics and adapt my driving accordingly.

Qualifying went very well. I secured second place in the Formula 4 class, with only a small time gap to my fastest rival.

For our family-run team, competing in its first season with a modern Formula 4 single-seater, this was an important confirmation that our technical development was moving in the right direction.

Racing Among More Than Thirty Single-Seaters

More than thirty single-seater cars from different categories lined up for the race.

I made a clean start and negotiated the first corner without problems. However, my closest F4 rival managed to overtake a slower Formula 3 car ahead of us earlier than I did, allowing him to build a lead of approximately one second.

Throughout the following laps, the gap between us remained relatively stable.

Of course, I wanted to win. But I quickly realised that catching another driver and finding a safe opportunity to overtake are two very different challenges.

With approximately three laps remaining, I noticed that my rival's car appeared to be developing a problem. I had an opportunity to increase the pressure and attempt an attack.

At the same time, I knew that a mistake or contact could cost us valuable championship points.

According to our provisional championship calculations, second place was sufficient to secure the overall Formula 4 class lead in the season standings.

At that moment, I remembered something my father often tells me:

“The fastest driver does not always win the championship. Sometimes, it is the driver who makes the smartest decisions.”

I decided not to take unnecessary risks, maintained my position and focused on bringing the car home.

I crossed the finish line in second place in the Formula 4 class.

It was one of the most important decisions of my racing career so far. It was not simply about speed, but also about understanding the situation and taking responsibility for the entire team.

Brno Is Not Yet One of My Favourite Circuits

My father and I have slightly different opinions about the Masaryk Circuit.

He has always enjoyed racing at Brno and looks forward to returning. I cannot yet say that it is one of my favourite circuits.

However, after watching my Formula 4 onboard footage together, he admitted that he could understand my point of view.

A circuit looks and feels very different from the cockpit of a single-seater just a few centimetres above the asphalt compared with driving a fully-bodied racing car.

Every circuit has its own character, and Brno remains a track where I still have plenty to learn.

A Huge Thank You to SVC GROUP RACING

I would like to thank all our mechanics, especially my father, Vladimír Vitver, and Miroslav Michl.

Following a difficult test, they managed to transform the handling of our car in just four days and prepare a competitive Formula 4 single-seater for the race weekend.

Although we have only been gaining experience in Formula 4 since the beginning of this season, the team has made significant progress in technical preparation, chassis setup and overall race car operations.

I truly appreciate the time and effort everyone puts into the programme.

I am also very pleased with how my first season has developed following my transition directly from junior karting to Formula 4.

Our extensive testing programme has given me valuable experience, not only in driving the car but also in working closely with the technical team.

Another important achievement is that we have not suffered a single race retirement due to a technical failure throughout the season.

For our family-run team, this is an important demonstration of preparation, reliability and commitment.

Grand Finale Most – Returning to Where It All Began

I am heading into the final Carbonia Cup race weekend at Most knowing that we have achieved our main sporting objectives during our first Formula 4 season.

Most is a special circuit for me.

It was here that I began my first proper Formula 4 programme in 2026.

Now I am returning with much more experience, several victories in the F4 class and great confidence in our team.

I want to enjoy the final race, deliver the best performance I can and finish my first Formula 4 season at the circuit where this journey began.

Matyas Vitver #72

SVC GROUP RACING
Tatuus F4 T-421 Gen 2
www.matyasvitver.com

PANNONIA-RING 2026

First Formula 4 Test, Extreme Conditions and a Time Attack Victory for Matyas Vitver

A simulator teaches you the racing line. A real circuit teaches you how to adapt to reality.

SVC GROUP RACING completed its first test at Hungary's Pannonia-Ring with the Tatuus F4 T-421 Gen 2 single-seater. The test took place during a Track Day organised by Michael Fiala Motor-Sports, shortly before the upcoming Carbonia Cup race weekend.

For 14-year-old Matyas Vitver, it was another important step in his first season of Formula 4 racing.

Extreme Temperatures and First Impressions of the Circuit

The test was held in exceptionally demanding weather conditions. According to the team's measurements, air temperatures reached up to 44°C in the shade, placing considerable strain on the driver, tyres and racing machinery.

Before arriving at Pannonia-Ring, Matyas had completed extensive preparation on a professional racing simulator. Meanwhile, the SVC Racing technical team had developed a baseline car setup using the available circuit information.

However, the initial track walk revealed significant differences from what had been expected. The actual condition of the asphalt, the characteristics of the kerbs and several technical details of the circuit required adjustments to the original setup.

The mechanics therefore carried out substantial changes to the chassis geometry and suspension settings to adapt the car to the real track conditions.

Significant Progress in Driver Performance

For Matyas, his first experience of Pannonia-Ring was an important part of his preparation for the upcoming races.

Throughout the sessions, he progressively improved his knowledge of the circuit, braking points, cornering technique and overall pace.

With each session, he managed to reduce his lap times significantly, initially improving by several seconds rather than just tenths.

Another important step forward was his communication with the technical team. Matyas demonstrated an increasing ability to describe the car's handling characteristics accurately and provide the mechanics with useful feedback for further setup adjustments.

Developing the ability to connect driving sensations with technical data is one of the key objectives of his Formula 4 development programme.

Technical Issue Resolved at the Circuit

Towards the end of the testing programme, an engine-related issue emerged which had previously appeared in a similar form during earlier tests.

The engine began losing power and showing unusual operating characteristics. The team therefore had to interrupt testing and carry out a detailed technical inspection.

After approximately three hours of intensive work, the mechanics successfully identified and resolved a previously undetected fault associated with the car's earlier operation.

Thanks to SVC Racing's own technical equipment and extensive stock of spare parts, the repair was completed directly in the Pannonia-Ring paddock without the need to replace the engine.

The car was subsequently restored to full working order and was ready to continue the 2026 racing programme.

The situation also demonstrated the importance of having dedicated technical facilities and a team capable of resolving complex mechanical problems directly at the circuit.

First Place in the Time Attack

A positive conclusion to the testing programme came when Matyas secured first place in the Time Attack classification, organised by Michael Fiala Motor-Sports for participants in its Track Day events.

For the 14-year-old driver, this was another encouraging indication of his progress in the transition from karting to Formula 4.

Although the primary objective of the test was driver development and car preparation for the upcoming races, first place provided a rewarding conclusion to a demanding testing programme.

Teamwork as the Foundation of Success

The Pannonia-Ring test once again demonstrated that every racing driver's performance is supported by the work of an entire team.

The following team members made important contributions to the preparation and operation of the car:

• Petr Jirák – Technical preparation and tyre management.

• Ladislav Brázdil (LSC) – Data channel configuration and monitoring, technical communication and data analysis.

• Miroslav Michl – Mechanical preparation and maintenance of the Formula 4 car.

Special thanks also go to Jan Rieger for his expert assistance, willingness to help and valuable experience, which continue to support the development of SVC Racing's Formula 4 programme.

The Next Step – Carbonia Cup Race Weekend

Following the completion of the testing programme, SVC GROUP RACING is preparing to return to Pannonia-Ring for the upcoming Carbonia Cup race weekend.

The objective is to build on the experience gained during testing, continue improving Matyas Vitver's race pace and carry forward the progress achieved throughout the programme.

For SVC GROUP RACING, the main priority of the 2026 season remains the systematic preparation of 14-year-old Matyas Vitver for international Formula 4 competition in 2027.

SVC GROUP RACING | MATYAS VITVER #72

Formula 4 – Tatuus F4 T-421 Gen 2

www.matyasvitver.com

FORMULA 4 – MOST 2026

A Challenging Race, a Damaged Car and a Valuable Motorsport Lesson

Autodrom Most is one of our favourite racing circuits. This time, however, it reminded us of an important lesson: you cannot win a race in the first corner, but you can certainly lose everything there.
Another Carbonia Cup race weekend at Autodrom Most provided 14-year-old Matyas Vitver and SVC GROUP RACING with one of the most demanding experiences of their first Formula 4 season.
We arrived at Most with our Tatuus F4 T-421 Gen 2 carefully prepared. The car had new brakes, a replacement clutch and revised suspension settings. Matyas had also prepared thoroughly, both physically and on the racing simulator.
We were especially pleased to have Matyas's grandfather, Milan, supporting us in the paddock again.
Everyone was looking forward to a strong weekend. But motorsport once again demonstrated that even the best preparation cannot guarantee a trouble-free event.

Almost No Useful Running in Practice
The first free practice session was interrupted by red flags. Matyas managed only three laps, including his out-lap.
During the second session, a slow puncture forced us to stop after four laps, again including the out-lap.
As a result, the entire practice programme provided very little useful information. We were unable to bring the tyres and other operating components fully up to temperature or properly evaluate the car's setup at racing speed.

Qualifying Accident and a Race Against Time for the Mechanics
Qualifying began with three warm-up laps. Unfortunately, a mistake while negotiating a kerb caused Matyas to lose control and hit the barriers.
The impact damaged the suspension, steering and front wing.
For the SVC GROUP RACING mechanics, another race immediately began – this time against the clock.
The extent of the damage required substantial repairs in the paddock, away from our usual workshop facilities.
The team had to replace damaged components, inspect the steering and chassis and prepare the car for the race within a very limited period.
Our mechanics successfully completed the challenge.
During the formation lap, Matyas thanked the entire team over the radio. He confirmed that the repaired car felt excellent and that he was ready to race.
For us, it was one of the most rewarding moments of the weekend.

A Difficult Start and Contact with Other Cars
Before the race, we reminded Matyas how important discipline and awareness are at the start and through the opening corners.
In a large field of single-seaters from different performance categories, a driver must not only react quickly but also anticipate the behaviour of others, maintain a predictable racing line and avoid unnecessary risks.
Shortly after the start, Matyas became involved in close racing with surrounding cars, and several contacts occurred.
During one incident, the front wheel of his car was struck. A further contact damaged the front wing. During the post-race inspection, we also discovered damage to Matyas's helmet.
It was an unpleasant situation that required careful checks of both the car and the driver's safety equipment.
According to the information available to our team, the stewards did not issue any penalties for these contacts.
For the purposes of this report, we therefore regard them as racing incidents from which valuable lessons can be learned.

Fighting Back Before an Early Red Flag
Despite the difficult start and damage to the car, Matyas was able to continue racing and gradually recover positions.
He fought his way back to third place on the road in the relevant classification.
However, the race was subsequently stopped by a red flag and was not restarted.
Under the classification procedure applied to the event, the final result was determined using the order from the preceding counted lap.

Matyas was therefore officially classified fourth in the Formula 4 class.
It was our team's first finish outside the podium positions during the season.
Nevertheless, we did not leave Most feeling defeated.
Repairing the car, dealing with difficult situations on track and successfully completing the race were all important parts of our first year in Formula 4.
According to our team's provisional standings at the time, Matyas remained the F4 class leader after the event.

Respect Between Rivals
One of the nicest moments came after the race.
The driver with whom Matyas had been fighting for third and fourth place approached him.
They shook hands and, with smiles on their faces, discussed the different situations they had experienced on track.
Both agreed that their battle had been fair and enjoyable.
These are the moments that remind us what motorsport is really about.
Drivers may be rivals on the circuit, but mutual respect and appreciation should remain once the race is over.

Lessons That Go Beyond the Racetrack
I have been involved in motorsport for more than twenty years, and it can still surprise me.
This weekend at Most reminded us that racing is not simply about speed and victories.
It is about preparation, dealing with unexpected problems, teamwork and responsibility.
During a single weekend, Matyas had to cope with limited practice, his own qualifying mistake, the subsequent repairs and challenging situations during the race.
These are experiences that cannot be fully replicated on a simulator or during ordinary testing.
They help shape not only a racing driver, but also the person behind the steering wheel.

Looking Ahead – SVC Racing's Future Plans
Following the race at Most, we also began considering the possibility of expanding our racing activities.
One option under discussion involved additional Formula 3 cars, with potential opportunities being explored through contacts in Italy.
The idea was to combine Matyas's Formula 4 programme with further racing experience and continue the family's motorsport tradition.
At that stage, however, these were preliminary plans rather than a confirmed racing programme.

The Most Important Thing We Took Home
We did not bring a trophy home from Most this time.
But we brought back something that may prove even more valuable for Matyas's future: experience, a deeper respect for racing and the knowledge that our team can respond to difficult situations.
Victories matter. But a racing driver's true character is also revealed by how they respond when things do not go according to plan.

And if Matyas carries these lessons into everyday life, then this demanding weekend at Most will have served an important purpose.

Team SVC GROUP 

On behalf of SVC GROUP RACING
Tatuus F4 T-421 Gen 2
www.matyasvitver.com

Tatuus F4 T-421 Gen 2 je druhá generace monopostu Formula 4. Podívejte se na technické parametry, rozměry, motor, převodovku, bezpečnostní prvky FIA Gen2 a hlavní výhody vozu.Tatuus F4 T-421 Gen 2 je druhá generace monopostu Formula 4. Podívejte se na technické parametry, rozměry, motor, převodovku, bezpečnostní prvky FIA Gen2 a hlavní výhody vozu.
Tatuus F4 T-421 Gen 2 je moderní závodní monopost určený pro kategorii FIA Formula 4.
Jde o druhou generaci úspěšné formule, která navazuje na předchozí vozy.
Tatuus a přináší vyšší úroveň bezpečnosti, modernější konstrukci a lepší podmínky pro rozvoj mladých jezdců přecházejících z motokár do světa formulového závodění.
Tento vůz byl navržen jako efektivní a profesionální platforma pro národní i mezinárodní šampionáty Formula 4. Nabízí kombinaci nízké hmotnosti, kompaktních rozměrů, dostatečného výkonu a vysoké bezpečnosti. Právě proto je Tatuus F4 T-421 Gen 2 považován za důležitý krok v přípravě jezdců na vyšší formulové kategorie.

• týmy působící v šampionátech FIA Formula 4,
• jezdecké akademie a rozvojové programy,
• testování a přípravu závodníků na vyšší formule.

• moderní karbonový monokok,
• bezpečnostní systém Halo,
• zesílené boční anti-intruzní panely,
• lepší úroveň ochrany jezdce podle standardů FIA Gen2,
• kompaktní rozměry vhodné pro juniorskou formuli,
• osvědčený přeplňovaný motor ATM-Abarth 1.4 turbo,
• sekvenční převodovka s řazením pádly pod volantem,
• vhodná platforma pro závodní vývoj mladých jezdců.

• Motor: ATM-Abarth 1.4 L turbo
• Objem: 1 370 cm³
• Konfigurace: R4
• Výkon: 172 HP
• Převodovka: SADEV SLR75, 6stupňová sekvenční
• Řazení: pádla pod volantem
• Pohon: zadní kola

• Délka: max. 4 700 mm
• Šířka: max. 1 750 mm
• Výška: 950 mm
• Rozvor: 2 800 mm

• Hmotnost vozu: přibližně 555 -605 kg*  Hmotnost se může lišit podle konkrétní konfigurace vozu a technických předpisů daného šampionátu. Převážně 605 kg be paliva a pilota

• Šasi: karbonový monokok
• Bezpečnost: Halo, FIA Gen2 bezpečnostní řešení
• Kola / brzdy: 13" závodní kola

• Halo pro ochranu hlavy jezdce,
• zesílené boční anti-intruzní panely,
• karbonovou bezpečnostní buňku,
• konstrukční řešení odpovídající novější generaci předpisů FIA.

• práci s aerodynamikou,
• přenos hmotnosti a chování vozu,
• práci s pneumatikami,
• přesné brzdné body,
• závodní strategii,
• komunikaci s týmem a technické porozumění vozu.

• nízké hmotnosti,
• rozumného výkonu,
• vysoké torzní tuhosti,
• bezpečnosti,
• provozní efektivity.

Tatuus F4 T-421 Gen 2 je moderní monopost pro kategorii FIA Formula 4, který spojuje bezpečnost, výkonnost a smysluplný jezdecký rozvoj. Díky karbonovému monokoku, systému Halo, motoru ATM-Abarth 1.4 turbo a sekvenční převodovce SADEV jde o seriózní závodní techniku, nikoli o kompromis.
Pro mladé jezdce představuje ideální mezistupeň mezi kartingem a vyššími formulovými kategoriemi. Pro týmy je to osvědčený nástroj pro práci s talentem, daty a závodním vývojem.
Podklady tým SVC GROUP s.r.o.

Two Races in One Day, Challenging Battles and a Formula 4 Victory for Matyas Vitver

My second race weekend in Formula 4 took me to the Slovakia Ring, where I faced a completely new challenge: two races in a single day, both counting towards the championship standings, with very little time to prepare the car between sessions.

My father described our programme at the time as "racing in training mode", and I think that was a very accurate description.

We had deliberately designed the 2026 season as an intensive preparation programme for my future development in single-seater racing.

Every race was an opportunity to gain experience, evaluate the car's setup and learn how to handle situations that cannot be fully reproduced during ordinary testing.

The schedule at the Slovakia Ring was particularly demanding: two free practice sessions, one qualifying session and two separate races.

Championship points were awarded for both races, while the trophy presentation was based on the results of the second race.

Returning to a Familiar Circuit with New Objectives

Approximately three weeks before the race weekend, we completed an intensive two-day test at the Slovakia Ring.

According to our team records, I covered around 1,200 kilometres during those two days.

The test provided a significant amount of information about the behaviour of our Tatuus F4 T-421 Gen 2, tyre performance and the possibilities for further chassis development.

For the race weekend, our mechanics therefore prepared several alternative setup configurations that they wanted to evaluate under racing conditions.

Unfortunately, our plans were disrupted almost immediately.

Both free practice sessions were shortened by red flags, leaving very little opportunity to evaluate the changes properly.

The qualifying setup was also less than ideal. The car did not have the balance I needed to extract the maximum performance over a single lap.

Qualifying itself was interrupted by another red flag.

As a result, I qualified fourth in the Formula 4 class and seventh overall on the starting grid.

It was not the result we had hoped for, but our priority was to understand the situation and prepare the car for the first race.

Race One – A Major Improvement in Pace and a Damaged Front Wing

Before the opening race, our mechanics decided to stop experimenting and return to the proven setup from our earlier test.

It turned out to be exactly the right decision.

From the opening laps, the car felt significantly better. I had more confidence through the corners, could make better use of its performance and began improving my pace.

By lap three, according to our team's lap-time comparison, I was approximately two seconds per lap quicker than the driver leading the race at that stage, allowing me to close the gap considerably.

However, during a subsequent battle for position, contact occurred.

My front wing was damaged, and the incident sent me into the gravel trap.

I lost approximately twelve seconds and two positions.

I managed to rejoin the race, but the aerodynamic damage was noticeable. With part of the front wing missing, the car had less front-end grip, particularly through the faster corners.

It was a completely new experience for me.

I had to adapt my driving to the damaged car while continuing to fight my way back through the field.

Despite these difficulties, I eventually finished third in the Formula 4 class.

Considering the circumstances, it was an important result. More importantly, I gained valuable experience of racing with a damaged single-seater and making decisions during close on-track battles.

Race Two – A Repaired Car and a Fresh Start

Between the two races, our mechanics had very little time to prepare the car.

They needed to replace the damaged nose assembly and front wing, then check and reset the front suspension geometry.

The team completed all the work in time, and I started the second race with a fully repaired car that once again felt exactly as I needed it to.

I lined up sixth overall on the starting grid.

My aim was to avoid unnecessary mistakes, make a clean start and take every reasonable opportunity to overtake.

After the start, I began gaining positions and worked my way up to third place overall and the lead of the Formula 4 class.

From that moment, the race became a different challenge.

Instead of concentrating on overtaking, I had to manage my advantage, remain focused and avoid making a mistake that could undo the team's hard work.

As the laps passed, my nerves gradually settled, allowing me to concentrate on maintaining a consistent rhythm and lap times.

I won the second race in the Formula 4 class.

It was a fantastic feeling and another confirmation that our earlier results had not been a coincidence.

Two Races, Two Very Different Experiences

The Slovakia Ring showed me two different sides of motorsport in a single day.

In the first race, I had to deal with contact, a damaged car, lost positions and a recovery drive.

In the second, I was able to benefit from a well-balanced car, overtake competitors, take the class lead and maintain my position until the chequered flag.

Both experiences were extremely valuable for my development as a driver.

I am still learning to understand the car, assess racing situations correctly and provide the technical team with feedback that helps improve its setup.

This is precisely why we decided to complete my first Formula 4 season with our family-run team.

Our objective is not simply to achieve individual results, but to gain genuine racing experience and build a strong foundation for the next stage of my career.

A Huge Thank You to SVC GROUP RACING

I would like to thank everyone involved in my racing programme and the preparation of our Formula 4 car.

First of all, I am grateful to our partner SVC GROUP s.r.o., whose support makes this project possible.

Special thanks go to our race engineer L. Vitverová, mechanics Petr Jirák and Miroslav Michl, Ladislav Brázdil for his technical support and data analysis, and of course our team principal, my father Vladimír Vitver.

Our mechanics played a particularly important role between the two races. Thanks to their quick and precise work, I was able to start the second race with a fully prepared car and fight for victory.

I am equally grateful to all our other partners and everyone supporting us on this journey.

Another Step Forward in My First Formula 4 Season

I left the Slovakia Ring with third place from the opening race, victory in the second and, most importantly, a great deal of new experience.

For me personally, it represented another important step in the transition from junior karting to single-seater racing.

For our entire team, it was further proof that we can not only prepare a fast racing car but also respond effectively to technical problems and manage a demanding race programme.

Every race takes us another step forward. And that is exactly what our first Formula 4 season is all about.

Matyas Vitver #72

SVC GROUP RACING
Tatuus F4 T-421 Gen 2
www.matyasvitver.com