Matan Achituv joins GB4 with reigning champions Elite Motorsport

Matan Achituv will race for reigning champions Elite Motorsport in the 2026 GB4 Championship. 

The 15-year-old Israeli began karting in 2022, finishing as runner-up in the 2023 ROK Cup Junior Israel Karting Championship. 

In 2024 Matan, who has not previously raced in Europe, finished 12th in the Skip Barber Formula Race Series in North America despite only contesting the final six races. 

This year, Achituv finished sixth in the YACademy Winter Series with four point-scoring finishes from the six races contested before claiming 14th in the final USF Juniors standings.

Elite claimed the GB4 Teams’ title by a staggering 210-points with its three drivers Ary Bansal, Isaac Phelps and Alexandros Kattoulas finishing first, second and fourth in the final standings. The trio achieved 22 podiums including nine race victories and 10 pole positions.

Matan Achituv: “I'm excited to announce that I'll be racing with Elite Motorsport in the 2026 GB4 season. I've already had a couple of strong tests with the team and I am confident we can perform going into the season. 

“I've felt really comfortable within the team and the environment, and it’s been a great place for me to grow. I’m ready to keep developing and pushing forward into next year. This will be my debut season racing in Europe, so I’m looking forward to the challenge of learning the UK tracks and adapting quickly. 

“With Elite, I believe we can start strong and fight at the front throughout the season.”

Team Owner Eddie Ives: “We’re delighted to welcome Matan to Elite Motorsport for the 2026 GB4 season. He’s shown impressive speed and composure in testing, especially considering how new he is to European racing. 

“His progression in the U.S. ladder has been rapid and it’s clear he has the work ethic and determination to make a strong impact in GB4. 

“This will be a big step for him but we’re confident he’ll adapt quickly and continue to build on the potential he’s already shown. As reigning Teams’ Champions, we’re excited to support his development and see what he can achieve in his first year racing in the UK.”