Ronnie Peterson

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Ronnie Peterson

Overview

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Birthday
Feb 14, 1944 (81 years old)
Death date
Sep 11, 1978

Ronnie Peterson

Known For

Smokeys dröm - när Formel 1 kom till byn
0h 59m
Movie 2024

Smokeys dröm - när Formel 1 kom till byn

The story of how Formula 1 came to Anderstorp and...

Superswede: A film about Ronnie Peterson
1h 28m
Movie 2017

Superswede: A film about Ronnie Peterson

Ronnie Peterson nicknamed “Superswede” was the fastest formula 1-driver in...

Lauda's Comeback: Formula One 1977 - A Review Of The 1977 Grand Prix Season
0h 52m
Movie 2004

Lauda's Comeback: Formula One 1977 - A Review Of The 1977 Grand Prix Season

1977 saw Niki Lauda start the season, scarred but fit....

Hunt For The Title: Formula One 1976 - A Review Of The 1976 Grand Prix Season
0h 52m
Movie 2004

Hunt For The Title: Formula One 1976 - A Review Of The 1976 Grand Prix Season

1976 saw reigning Champion Niki Lauda start as the favourite...

Biography

Ronnie Peterson, born on February 14, 1944, in Örebro, Sweden, was a highly talented and charismatic Formula One driver. Known as the "Super Swede," Peterson was celebrated for his remarkable speed and skill, particularly in cars with less competitive setups. He achieved 10 Grand Prix victories and numerous podium finishes during his career. Tragically, Peterson passed away on September 11, 1978, in Milan, Italy, following complications from injuries sustained in a crash at the Italian Grand Prix in Monza. His legacy endures as one of Formula One’s most beloved drivers.