CUPRA KIRO welcomes Mikkel Jensen for Jeddah Test
Mikkel Jensen to represent CUPRA KIRO in Formula E's rookie test at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit
CUPRA KIRO is delighted to confirm that GT and prototype endurance ace, Mikkel Jensen, will represent the outfit in the series’ upcoming rookie test at the inaugural Jeddah E-Prix.
Taking place on Thursday 13 January at the Jeddah Corniche Circuit, the test – officially known as FP0 – will provide a unique opportunity for a new wave of drivers to gain their first on-track experiences of Formula E’s all-new Gen3 EVO, the fastest fully-electric single-seater racing car in the world.
A proven sportscar racer, Mikkel started his professional career in 2013 and transitioned from single seater racing to prototype and GT competition in 2016 after finishing on the podium in his European Le Mans Series (ELMS) debut at the Circuit Paul Ricard.
Since making the switch, Mikkel has forged a renowned reputation in endurance disciplines, racking up 18 wins and 38 podiums over the past nine years, alongside class championship titles in ELMS and the IMSA Sportscar Championship in the USA.
The Dane, who most recently raced at the 2025 edition of the Daytona 24 Hours, will bring a diverse perspective to cockpit in Jeddah, alongside extensive manufacturer experience as part of Peugeot’s FIA World Endurance Championship Hypercar program.
Mikkel’s FP0 outing in Jeddah will mark his first experience of Formula E, with the session allowing CUPRA KIRO to continue the development of its Season 11 Gen3 EVO package ahead of the third and fourth rounds of the 2024/25 season.
As one of the fastest tracks on the Season 11 schedule, the Jeddah Corniche Circuit will serve a technical yet exciting challenge across the race weekend as Mikkel and CUPRA KIRO’s full-time drivers, Dan Ticktum and David Beckmann, take to the track.
Alex Hui, Team Principal, CUPRA KIRO
“I’m delighted to welcome Mikkel to CUPRA KIRO for Formula E’s upcoming FP0 rookie test in Jeddah. Mikkel is one of the best sportscar drivers of our generation and has consistently proven himself across WEC, IMSA, and ELMS in recent seasons. Alongside his strong natural instincts, which are important for any racing driver, Mikkel has good technical awareness and understanding, and holds extensive experience working with manufacturers at a World Championship level. His perspective and experiences will be important for FP0, which will be crucial to the continued development of our technical package for this season. I’m very excited for him to have his first experience of Formula E in Jeddah, and I can’t wait to see what he can do.”
Mikkel Jensen
“FP0 in Jeddah will mark the first time I’ve driven a single seater racing car since racing in European Formula 3 in 2016, and I’m looking forward to the experience of driving a Formula E car for the first time. Formula E has interested me for a while now, and from my time preparing in the simulator, the car feels completely different to anything I’ve experienced before in my career. I would like to thank CUPRA KIRO for giving me this opportunity – I can’t wait to get started.”