Michael Christensen
Porsche GT Team
The defining moment in his racing career happened in the autumn of 2011 – and a dream came true for Michael Christensen. The Dane pitted himself against many other talented young hopefuls from around the world at a gruelling selection process and was accepted into the youth development programme of Porsche AG as a Porsche Junior. As an enthusiastic hobby footballer, he is accustomed to taking a pass and turning it into a goal, and that is exactly what he did in the 2012 Porsche Carrera Cup Deutschland: With consistently good performances and a win at Hockenheim, the “FIA Institute Academy Driver of the Year” grabbed his chance and was promoted into the Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup. In 2013 he promptly won the rookie classification and the race on the Nürburgring. This earned him a contract as a Porsche works driver. “I want to repay Porsche for their trust in me by achieving great results,” he said – and promptly put his words into action with a win at the 12 Hours of Sebring in 2014. As a Porsche works driver, the composed Dane is currently one of the fastest and most consistent GT pilots in the world.
Personal info
Date of Birth: 28 August 1990
Place of Birth: Greve (DK)
Residence: Vienna (A)
Marital Status: Single
Height/Weight: 1.81 m/75 kg
Hobbies: Football, fitness, Play Station
Internet: www.michaelkchristensen.com
Twitter: @ChristensenMK
Michael Christensen contests the Sports Car World Endurance Championship WEC (GTE-Pro class), including the 24 Hours of Le Mans, in the Porsche 911 RSR fielded by the Porsche GT Team.
Career
Career
2017 |
Porsche works driver |
2016 |
Porsche works driver |
2015 |
Porsche works driver |
2014 |
Porsche works driver |
2013 |
Porsche Junior |
2012 |
Porsche Junior |
2011 |
11th GP3 Series, 2 podiums |
2010 | GP3 Series |
2009 |
4th Formula BMW Europe, 7 wins |
2008 |
Winner Formula BMW Europe Rookies Cup |
2007 |
German Kart Champion KFI |
2006 |
2nd Kart World Championship Formula A |
2005 |
European Kart Champion ICAJ |