Malthe Jakobsen

Malthe Jakobsen was born in Denmark and, like many Scandinavian racing drivers of his generation, came to motorsport through karting. His talent was evident early on in international karting, where he laid the foundations for his later career in endurance and sports car racing. The transition from karts to formula series and subsequently to GT3 and prototype vehicles followed the classic path of young talents working their way to the top of international sports car racing through junior series.

Jakobsen experienced his sporting breakthrough in the European Le Mans Series, where he established himself in the LMP3 class and secured the championship title in 2022. This success marked an important step in his career and opened doors to further international programs. Particularly noteworthy is his record in the Asian Le Mans Series, where he claimed the title three times over, a testament to his consistency and skill in different prototype classes over multiple seasons.

These successes in junior and endurance racing series ultimately paved the way for Jakobsen to the FIA World Endurance Championship, the highest international stage of endurance motorsport. With his experience from ELMS and Asian Le Mans Series, he brought the necessary tools to compete against established rivals in the WEC. The jump to the pinnacle of sports car racing is a logical consequence of his achievements to date and his continuous progression through the categories.

In the 2026 season, Malthe Jakobsen competes again in the FIA WEC, where he aims to apply the experience he has gathered over the past years. His goal for the coming season is to build on past successes and continue to establish himself in the highly competitive endurance racing field. Fans and observers of the scene are eager to see how the Dane presents himself in this demanding season and whether he can continue his winning streak from ELMS and Asian Le Mans Series in the WEC.