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Ronnie Peterson

Birthday: 1944-02-14
Died: 1978-09-11
Birthplace: Örebro, Örebro län, Sweden


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.

Filmography

O Fabuloso Fittipaldi
Character: Self
Adieu l'enfant
Character: Self (archive footage)

Smokeys dröm - när Formel 1 kom till byn
Character: Self (archive footage)
Superswede: A film about Ronnie Peterson
Character: Self (archive footage)