Ronnie Peterson
Birthday
1944/02/14
Day of death
1978/09/11 (34 years old)
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
Örebro, Örebro län, Sweden
Also know as
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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.
Acting
(1978) 1978 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
as Himself
(1973) O Fabuloso Fittipaldi
as Self
(1981) Adieu l'enfant
as Self (archive footage)
(2024) Smokeys dröm - när Formel 1 kom till byn
as Self (archive footage)
(2017) Superswede: A film about Ronnie Peterson
as Self (archive footage)
(1973) If You're Not Winning, You're Not Trying
as Self
(1971) 1971 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
as Self
(1972) 1972 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
as Self
(1970) 1970 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
as Self
(1973) 1973 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
as Self
(2004) Hunt For The Title: Formula One 1976 - A Review Of The 1976 Grand Prix Season
as ---
(2004) Lauda's Comeback: Formula One 1977 - A Review Of The 1977 Grand Prix Season
as ---
(2012) Echoes of The Past
as Self (archive footage)