Mikkel O. Pedersen

Mikkel Overgaard Pedersen, born on January 26, 1997, is a Danish racing driver currently competing in the FIA World Endurance Championship with Dempsey-Proton Racing in the GT3 class, driving a Ford Mustang GT3. Pedersen's racing journey began at the young age of seven in karting, a venture supported by his family. He quickly progressed, securing numerous victories in national and international karting series. In 2012, he became the Danish Champion in Formula Ford 1600.

Pedersen's career has seen him participate in several prestigious series, including the Porsche Supercup, where he consistently improved, achieving a personal best of eighth at Autódromo Hermanos Rodríguez in 2017. He was also named Motorsport Talent of the Year at the Danish Motorsport Awards in 2018. In 2019, driving for Dinamic Motorsport, he secured his first podium finish in Monaco and set two fastest laps.

More recently, Pedersen has focused on endurance racing, participating in the Asian Le Mans Series and the FIA World Endurance Championship. In 2024, he participated for the third time in the legendary 24 Hours of Le Mans, finishing 3rd. Besides his international racing endeavors, Mikkel O. Pedersen also operates his own Danish racing team.