Known For
Acting
Born
Feb 14, 1944
Died
Sep 11, 1978
Place of Birth
Örebro, Örebro län, Sweden
Credits
13 titles
Ronnie Peterson
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.
Known For
Filmography
Smokeys dröm - när Formel 1 kom till byn
Self (archive footage)
Superswede: A film about Ronnie Peterson
Self (archive footage)
Echoes of The Past
Self (archive footage)
Hunt For The Title: Formula One 1976 - A Review Of The 1976 Grand Prix Season
Lauda's Comeback: Formula One 1977 - A Review Of The 1977 Grand Prix Season
Adieu l'enfant
Self (archive footage)
1978 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
Himself
If You're Not Winning, You're Not Trying
Self
1973 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
Self
O Fabuloso Fittipaldi
Self
1972 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
Self
1971 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
Self
1970 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
Self