Mikkel Pedersen

Mikkel Overgaard Pedersen, born on January 26, 1997, is a Danish racing driver making his mark on the international motorsport scene. Pedersen currently competes in the FIA World Endurance Championship (WEC) for Dempsey-Proton Racing.

Pedersen's journey began in karting at the young age of seven. Racing was a family affair, with the Pedersens managing the team themselves. He progressed through the ranks, eventually making his way into the Porsche Supercup, a series he had admired as a child. In 2018, he was recognized as Motorsport Talent of the Year at the Danish Motorsport Awards. 2019 marked a significant step in his career as he secured his first podium finish at Monaco.

Expanding his horizons, Pedersen ventured into the FIA World Endurance Championship, Le Mans Cup, and GT World Challenge Europe Endurance Cup in 2022. A career highlight was realizing his dream of competing in the 24 Hours of Le Mans.