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Ronnie Peterson

Ronnie Peterson
  • Name: Ronnie Peterson
  • Birthday: 1944-02-14
  • Place of birth: Örebro, Örebro län, Sweden
  • Popularity: 0.001
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.

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Title Release date
Smokeys dröm - när Formel 1 kom till byn   as  Self (archive footage) 2024-08-12
Superswede: A film about Ronnie Peterson   as  Self (archive footage) 2017-08-17
Adieu l'enfant   as  Self (archive footage) 1981-01-01
1978 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review   as  Himself 1978-09-08
O Fabuloso Fittipaldi   as  Self 1973-01-01