Mikkel Jensen was born on April 22, 1997, in Denmark and grew up in an environment where motorsport played an early role. Like many Scandinavian drivers of his generation, he began his career in kart racing, where he spent the early years developing vehicle control and racing instinct before moving into formula and GT categories.
His rise through the junior series led Jensen through various formula categories, where he had to prove himself against international competition, toward GT3 racing series, which eventually opened the door to larger manufacturer programs. Through his work in GT racing, he gathered the experience that later qualified him for work in the prototype category and ultimately for the FIA World Endurance Championship, where long-distance racing and vehicle management over many hours became his specialty.
Over the course of his career so far, Jensen has established himself in various teams and programs as a reliable and quick driver who could deliver results both in the GT3 environment and in the long-distance prototype class. His path through the formula and GT world has made him a sought-after pilot whose versatility recommends him for different vehicle classes, even though the greatest title successes of his career are still to come or are not conclusively documented in detail.
For the 2026 season, Mikkel Jensen competes in the FIA WEC, where he and his team aim for consistent results and continuous development of the car package throughout the entire season. Together with his cockpit teammates, it will be about bringing the experience from past years to bear and keeping the car competitive in the long races from Le Mans to the other classics of the championship. Fans of race-trace.news can look forward to seeing how the Dane presents himself in this demanding season.
Mikkel Jensen in the News