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

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

First Race, First Victory: Matyas Vitver Makes an Impressive Formula 4 Debut

12 April 2026 | Panattoni Carbonia Cup | Autodrom Most

Fourteen-year-old Matyas Vladimír Vitver made his competitive Formula 4 debut at Autodrom Most in the Czech Republic, driving the Tatuus F4 T-421 Gen 2 entered by his family-run SVC GROUP RACING team. In his very first race, he secured victory in the Formula 4 class and finished second overall in a field of approximately thirty racing cars.

The result marked an exceptional beginning to a new chapter for the young Czech driver and his family racing team.

From Karting to Formula 4

After several seasons competing in national and international karting, Matyas Vitver took a major step forward in his racing career in 2026.

The transition from junior karting directly to Formula 4 is one of the most demanding stages in the development of a young racing driver.

Compared with a kart, a Formula 4 single-seater is considerably heavier and introduces a completely different range of driving characteristics, including aerodynamic downforce, advanced suspension systems and different braking and tyre management requirements.

Above all, the driver must learn a number of entirely new skills, from clutch control and race starts to working with engineers and understanding the effects of chassis setup.

Even during the preparation for his first race, Matyas was still mastering some of the fundamental procedures that experienced single-seater drivers take for granted.

One of his initial challenges was simply getting the car off the line consistently.

Unlike karting, the Tatuus F4 requires precise coordination of the clutch, engine speed and throttle input.

For this reason, SVC GROUP RACING deliberately approached the 2026 season as an intensive learning and development programme.

The objective was not only to achieve race results, but to establish a strong foundation for Matyas's future in single-seater motorsport.

Continuing a Family Motorsport Tradition

Matyas has grown up surrounded by motorsport, a world closely connected with the Vitver family's racing history.

His father, Vladimír Vitver, has spent many years competing in motorsport and developing racing cars.

Together with his team, he achieved five first-place finishes in the E2-SH class standings of the European Hill Climb Championship and also competed successfully in circuit racing with his own engineering projects.

Among the team's most significant technical programmes were Audi TT-R racing specials based on DTM machinery and Lotus-based cars developed for circuit competition.

This experience now provides the foundations for SVC GROUP RACING's new programme with the modern Tatuus F4 T-421 Gen 2.

For Vladimír Vitver, the project also represents a new role.

Alongside managing the team and overseeing technical preparation, he is now helping his son take his first steps in Formula 4 racing.

Although SVC Racing has a long history in other motorsport categories, the current generation of Formula 4 represents an entirely new technical and sporting challenge.

A Demanding First Race Weekend

Matyas's Formula 4 debut took place on Sunday, 12 April 2026, during the opening round of the Panattoni Carbonia Cup at Autodrom Most.

The weather added another challenge.

Damp conditions and changing grip levels made the circuit particularly demanding for a driver experiencing his first competitive event in a single-seater.

The programme included two free practice sessions, qualifying and the race.

Every session was important.

Matyas focused on building confidence in the car, understanding braking and tyre behaviour and gradually increasing his pace without taking unnecessary risks.

In a substantial mixed-category field, he also had to compete alongside more experienced drivers and single-seaters from several different technical classes.

An Impressive Qualifying Performance – Second Overall

Qualifying provided the first indication that Matyas was successfully transferring his karting skills into Formula 4.

Despite having very limited racing experience in the new car, he recorded a lap time of 1:38.936, securing second place overall on the starting grid.

He was also the fastest qualifier in the Formula 4 class.

The young Czech driver finished ahead of several cars from other single-seater categories, including Formula Renault 2.0 and Formula 3 machinery.

For the entire team, the result was a very encouraging surprise.

More importantly, it demonstrated that Matyas could carry his speed and racing instincts from karting into a substantially different racing car.

However, qualifying was only one part of the challenge.

Setting a fast lap time is very different from managing a race start, competing wheel-to-wheel and completing an entire race.

A Wet Race Start Behind the Safety Car

Due to the wet track conditions, the race began behind the safety car.

For Matyas, this was another new experience.

He had to manage tyre and brake temperatures, maintain the correct distance to the cars ahead and prepare for the moment racing would begin.

Once the race got under way, experienced driver Luboš Škarda took the lead in his Formula Renault 2.0.

Matyas was able to match his pace and join the battle at the front of the overall field.

The two drivers provided an entertaining contest, with Matyas even managing to overtake his more experienced rival during the race.

For a young driver who had been learning how to launch a Formula 4 car only shortly before the event, this was a particularly significant moment.

He demonstrated that he could not only produce a quick qualifying lap but also compete for positions against an experienced opponent in difficult conditions.

Victory in His Very First Formula 4 Race

Luboš Škarda eventually crossed the finish line as the overall race winner.

Matyas Vitver finished second overall and secured victory in the Formula 4 class on his competitive debut.

For the 14-year-old driver and his family-run SVC GROUP RACING team, the result exceeded their expectations.

Above all, it rewarded the preparation that had gone into the project and the determination required to enter a first Formula 4 race alongside more experienced competitors.

For a driver moving into an unfamiliar category, the primary goal is often simply to finish safely and gain experience.

Matyas achieved that objective while also taking his first class victory.

Matyas Reflects on His Debut

After the race, Matyas was delighted with the result but openly acknowledged the respect he had felt for the new car.

“I was quite nervous before my first race. Formula 4 is completely different from karting, and I had to learn so many new things, including how to get the car off the line properly.

I knew I would be racing against drivers with much more experience, so my main aim was to avoid unnecessary mistakes and reach the finish.

My father and our mechanics prepared the car really well. It was our first race with this Formula 4 car as a team, too.

I am especially happy that we managed to win our class in our very first race.

And of course, I have to thank my mum. Without her support and the good food she prepares during race weekends, it certainly would not have been the same.”

A Team Achievement

The debut victory was not simply the result of Matyas's performance behind the wheel.

It was also an important achievement for the technical and organisational structure of SVC GROUP RACING, which successfully prepared the car for its first competition and completed the weekend without any major technical problems.

Moving into modern Formula 4 required the mechanics to learn new procedures, understand different preparation requirements and become familiar with numerous technical details.

Family support was equally important.

The combination of long-standing motorsport experience, dedicated technical facilities and daily work with a young driver forms the foundation of the SVC GROUP RACING project.

A Victory That Marked the Beginning, Not the End, of Learning

Success in the opening race provided tremendous encouragement, but the team understood that Matyas was only at the beginning of his Formula 4 journey.

There was still much to learn about car setup, tyre management, braking, race starts and, most importantly, wheel-to-wheel competition.

Developing these skills would remain the principal focus of his first season in single-seater racing.

Autodrom Most became the circuit where Matyas Vitver began his Formula 4 racing career – and celebrated his first class victory in his very first race.

For SVC GROUP RACING, it marked the beginning of a new chapter in which the family's motorsport heritage is being passed on to the next generation.

Vláďa Rožánek and SVC GROUP RACING

Matyas Vitver #72
Tatuus F4 T-421 Gen 2
Autodrom Most | 12 April 2026
www.matyasvitver.com

MATYAS VITVER – A NEW CHAPTER IN MOTORSPORT

A Formula 4 Car at Just 14: SVC GROUP RACING Introduces Matyas Vitver's New Single-Seater Programme

Náchod, Czech Republic | November 2025

At just 13 years of age, Matyas Vladimír Vitver experienced driving a Formula 4 single-seater for the first time on a wet circuit at Autodrom Most. The following day, he celebrated his 14th birthday and discovered an extraordinary surprise waiting for him at the SVC GROUP RACING workshop: his own Tatuus F4 T-421 Gen 2.

For the young Czech racing driver, this moment marked the beginning of a new chapter.

After several seasons of national and international karting, Matyas was preparing to make the transition into single-seater motorsport.

This time, however, the plan went far beyond an occasional test.

His family-run team, SVC GROUP RACING, was establishing a long-term programme designed to provide structured driver development, technical preparation and valuable racing experience.

First Experience of Formula 4 at a Wet Autodrom Most

Matyas is unlikely to forget his first real encounter with a Formula 4 car.

Shortly before his 14th birthday, he completed an introductory test with a Tatuus single-seater at Autodrom Most in challenging wet conditions.

Experienced racer Jan Rieger assisted during the session, helping Matyas become familiar with the car and sharing practical advice.

Moving from karting to Formula 4 represents a major step in a young driver's development.

The single-seater is heavier, faster and requires an entirely different range of skills. The driver must become familiar with clutch operation, gear changes, braking performance, aerodynamic downforce and tyre behaviour.

In wet conditions, these differences become even more demanding.

For Matyas, the priority was therefore not to set the fastest possible lap time, but to become comfortable with the new machinery and gain his first genuine experience behind the wheel of a Formula 4 car.

The test achieved precisely what the team had hoped for: valuable early experience, important feedback and confirmation that the development programme could move forward.

A Birthday Surprise at the SVC GROUP Workshop

Neither Matyas nor some of those involved in the test knew what was waiting for him the following day.

On 11 November 2025, Matyas celebrated his 14th birthday.

At the SVC GROUP RACING workshop, he was introduced to his own Tatuus F4 T-421 Gen 2, acquired for the next stage of his racing development.

For most 14-year-olds, such a moment would represent an extraordinary dream come true.

For Matyas, however, it also marked the beginning of a new responsibility.

A Formula 4 car is far more than an exciting racing machine.

It demands discipline, respect, physical preparation and close cooperation with mechanics and engineers.

These are the foundations on which SVC GROUP RACING intends to build its new programme.

Continuing a Family Motorsport Tradition

Matyas has grown up in a family with a long history in European motorsport.

His father, Vladimír Vitver, has enjoyed an extensive career in both racing and the engineering development of competition cars, particularly in European hill climb events and circuit racing.

Together with his team, he achieved significant results in the European Hill Climb Championship, including five first-place finishes in the E2-SH class standings.

Among the team's best-known racing projects are the Audi TT-R special based on DTM machinery and a series of Lotus-based competition cars developed and operated by the team.

This experience in designing, developing and running racing cars now provides the technical foundations for SVC GROUP RACING.

The team's facilities also preserve several historic competition cars, representing different chapters of the family's motorsport heritage.

However, the arrival of the Tatuus Formula 4 marks a new direction.

For the first time, the team's principal focus is on developing the next generation of racing drivers.

A Racing Career Built Through International Karting

Matyas is not entering single-seater racing without experience.

He has already completed several seasons of competitive karting, progressing from domestic events to international competitions across Europe and beyond.

His racing experience includes events in Italy, France, Spain, Portugal, the United Kingdom and other countries.

He has competed in large and highly competitive fields, where small differences in driving performance, technical preparation and race strategy can determine the final result.

His achievements include the Czech EASY 60 championship title in 2022 and second place at the Easykart World Final at Franciacorta in the same year.

In 2024, he secured third place overall in the Italian Trofeo Easykart EASY 100 standings.

Another significant result came in 2025, when he finished second in the prestigious Trofeo Andrea Margutti in the OK-Junior category.

His development has also included participation in major FIA Karting competitions.

Eighteenth in World-Level Competition

One of the important milestones of Matyas's karting career came at the 2025 FIA Karting World Cup for OK-N Junior at Cremona, Italy.

Following a difficult qualifying phase, he had to fight his way through the field and started the final from 34th position.

During the decisive race, Matyas gained numerous places and crossed the finish line in 18th position.

The result provided valuable experience at a high level of international competition and demonstrated his ability to manage close racing, overtaking and demanding race situations.

These years of competitive karting have given Matyas a foundation of racing experience which he can now build upon in single-seater motorsport.

Why Choose a Privately Owned Tatuus F4?

The decision to acquire a Formula 4 car was far more than a symbolic birthday gift.

SVC GROUP RACING wanted to establish a programme that would give Matyas sufficient time and freedom to develop his skills systematically.

Having its own car allows the team to organise testing around the driver's needs, analyse technical data in detail and develop the capabilities of its mechanics and engineering staff.

The programme will centre on the Tatuus F4 T-421 Gen 2, a modern single-seater used in international Formula 4 championships.

Alongside driving, Matyas will begin learning about chassis setup, tyre behaviour, braking systems, aerodynamics and telemetry analysis.

For a young racing driver, this represents an entirely different approach to motorsport.

The objective is not simply to teach Matyas how to drive quickly, but to help him understand the racing car and learn how to work effectively with a technical team.

The 2026 Season – An Intensive Development Year

Given Matyas's age, the scope of his racing activities will depend on the regulations and eligibility requirements of individual events.

The principal focus of the 2026 season will therefore be testing, gaining experience and participating in suitable race events where he is eligible to compete.

The team intends to use circuits in the Czech Republic and other European countries.

The programme will include simulator work, physical training, data analysis, a gradual exploration of the car's performance limits and continuous development of his driving technique.

His international karting experience will provide a valuable starting point, but it cannot guarantee a successful transition to Formula 4.

Matyas will need to develop an entirely new set of skills, where speed, discipline, technical communication and the ability to learn from mistakes are equally important.

A New Chapter for Matyas and SVC Racing

For Matyas Vitver, owning a Formula 4 single-seater represents both a dream fulfilled and the beginning of an exciting new challenge.

For his father, Vladimír Vitver, it is an opportunity to pass on knowledge and experience gained throughout a long career in racing and automotive engineering.

And for SVC GROUP RACING, it marks the beginning of a programme connecting the family's motorsport heritage with the future of a young Czech racing driver.

At 13, Matyas experienced driving a Formula 4 car for the first time. At 14, he was given the opportunity to begin a structured development programme with his own single-seater.

How far this journey will take him remains to be seen.

One thing, however, is certain: the hard work is only just beginning.

SVC GROUP RACING

Matyas Vladimír Vitver #72

Tatuus F4 T-421 Gen 2

Náchod, Czech Republic

www.matyasvitver.com

The Day Before My 14th Birthday – My First Formula 4 Experience

10 November 2025 | Autodrom Most, Czech Republic

I thought I was going to spend the day practising in a Renault Twingo. Instead, I found myself sitting in a Formula 4 car on a wet circuit, wondering what on earth I had just promised my father.

It Started with an Innocent Remark

At the time, I was preparing for the next stage of my racing career.

I had been training in Prague and at Autodrom Most, working towards my circuit racing qualifications and getting used to driving cars after years of karting.

One day, my father casually mentioned something.

“Maty, when you're talking to Jan Rieger from Rieger Motorsport, pay particular attention to the starting procedure. You never know when you might need it.”

I didn't think much of it.

Of course, Formula 4 was my dream. Even the thought of sitting in a real single-seater was exciting.

But I had no idea what my father was planning.

“You Think You Could Drive a Formula 4 Car?”

On the morning of the test, my father started teasing me.

“Listen, mate, you're pretty good in the wet. But I don't think you'd manage a Formula 4 car. You'd be terrified!”

Naturally, I couldn't leave that unanswered.

“That's what you think. I'd be absolutely fine!”

He looked at me and smiled.

“All right, mate. During the lunch break, there's a Formula 4 car waiting for you in garage number three.”

Suddenly, I wasn't quite so confident.

For the rest of the morning, I could barely concentrate on anything else.

I had never driven a Formula 4 car before. And now I was apparently going to do it for the first time on a wet racetrack.

I remember thinking that perhaps I had been a little too brave with my answer.

But there was no turning back.

My First Laps in Formula 4

During the lunch break, I finally climbed into the cockpit.

Everything felt different from karting.

The seating position, the steering wheel, the controls, the view of the track – even the feeling of being strapped tightly into a single-seater was completely new.

And outside, the circuit was still wet.

I had a huge amount of respect for the car.

My first priority was simple: listen carefully, follow the instructions, stay on the circuit and bring the car back safely.

With guidance from the experienced people at Rieger Motorsport, I began discovering what it actually feels like to drive a Formula 4 single-seater.

I wasn't thinking about lap records or trying to impress anyone.

I just wanted to make the most of an opportunity I had dreamed about for years.

And do you know what surprised me most?

I absolutely loved it.

The nervousness gradually disappeared, and I started enjoying every moment behind the wheel.

I completed my first run without going off the circuit and received encouraging feedback from the people supporting the test.

It was an unforgettable feeling.

A Birthday Present I Will Never Forget

The test took place on 10 November 2025, just one day before my 14th birthday.

At that moment, I thought driving a Formula 4 car was already the best present I could possibly receive.

I didn't yet know that my parents had another surprise waiting for me.

The following day, at the SVC GROUP RACING workshop, I would discover my own Tatuus F4 T-421 Gen 2.

But that is another part of the story.

What I remember most about that first day at Most is not the speed or the technical details.

It is the moment when something I had only imagined suddenly became real.

My father challenged me to try something new, I accepted, and the people around me gave me the opportunity to take that first step.

Sometimes, an important change begins with a carefully prepared plan.

And sometimes, it begins with a father smiling and saying:

“All right, mate. Let's see if you can do it.”

Thank You for Making It Possible

A special thank you goes to my parents for their support, to Jan Rieger and the Rieger Motorsport team for their guidance, and to Křenek Motorsport and everyone who helped make my first Formula 4 experience possible.

I will always remember that day.

It was my first time behind the wheel of a Formula 4 car – and the beginning of a completely new adventure.
Read also: Matyas Vitver – Racing Driver Biography

Matyas Vitver #72

SVC GROUP RACING
Autodrom Most | 10 November 2025

www.matyasvitver.com

Víš, co je nejhorší pocit? Sedět v kanclu a dívat se na lidi, jak žijí svůj sen, zatímco ty jen přemýšlíš "co kdyby".

Já jsem se rozhodl, že už nechci jen koukat.

Minulý týden jsem dokončil třídenní licenční kurz pro závody na okruzích a musím ti říct – bylo to brutální, inspirativní a úplně to změnilo moje vnímání motorsportu.

Den 1: Kart aréna v Praze

Myslel jsem, že umím řídit.

Pak jsem nasedl do motokáry a zjistil, že nemám absolutně žádnou techniku.

Brzdné body, ideální stopa, přenos váhy – všechno jsem dělal špatně.

Ale právě proto je škola důležitá.

Den 2-3: Autodrom Most s Křenek Motorsport

Tady to začalo být vážné.

Ráno teorie – závodní pravidla, vlajky, bezpečnost.

Pak mentální koučink – jak zvládat tlak, stres a adrenalin.

Mediální příprava – protože moderní závodník není jen řidič.

Tělocvik – fyzička je základ, neck training bolí jako prase.

A pak konečně... Renault Twingo Cup na trati.

První kolo? Naprostá panika.

Páté kolo? Začínám chápat stopu.

Desáté kolo? Cítím auto pod sebou.

Dvacáté kolo? Tohle chci dělat pořád.

Nejcennější lekce z celé akademie:

Talent bez disciplíny je k ničemu.

Rychlost bez kontroly je nebezpečná.

Sen bez akce zůstane jen snem.

A víš co je nejlepší? Od roku 2026 můžu oficiálně závodit na okruzích.

Mám licenci. Mám znalosti. Teď jen musím makát.

Nečekal jsem, že mě to takhle chytne. Že budu bojovat sám se sebou každé kolo. Že budu večer tak vyřízený, ale zároveň tak šťastný.

Že najdu komunitu lidí, kteří to cítí stejně.  Jestli máš nějaký sen, který odkládáš, protože "to není ten správný čas" nebo "to je moc drahý" nebo "na to nemám čas"...

Tak ti řeknu jednu věc:  Ten správný čas nepřijde sám. Musíš ho vytvořit.

Díky Křenek Motorsport za skvělou organizaci a všem instruktorům za trpělivost.

Most 2026, už se na tebe těším.

Jestli tě tohle oslovilo, dej tomu repost. Možná inspiruješ někoho, kdo taky jen sedí a kouká na své sny z gauče.