Matan Achituv
MEET
MATAN
Matan Achituv is a 14-year-old race car driver from Kfar Saba, Israel. Beginning his racing career at the age of 11, Matan has spent the past 4 years competing and succeeding in numerous prestigious championships, including the WSK Karting, Multiple European & Italian Karting Championships, as well as the ILAKA Israel Junior Karting Championship (In which he became vice-champion). In 2024, Matan started racing in Formula 4 representing Israel and has been preparing for the 2025 USF Juniors Championship.
Despite his busy racing schedule, Matan remains dedicated to his education, studying at the Bar-Lev Junior High school in Kfar Saba like any other teenager. He also likes to pursue his passion’s for technology, sports, and simracing daily.
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THE GOAL? TO REPRESENT
ISRAEL ON THE HIGEST
STEP OF THE FORMULA 1 PODIUM
VRD Racing is excited to announce that Matan Achituv will join the team for the 2025 USF Juniors season. The Israeli driver joins the team with a strong karting resume, highlighted by his 2023 Vice Championship in Karting Israel. Achituv also gained valuable experience in 2024 by competing in the Skip Barber Formula Series, gaining valuable open-wheel experience ahead of his rookie USF Juniors season. His move to VRD Racing adds another accomplished rookie to the team’s USF Juniors lineup.