Ronnie Peterson
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- February 14, 1944
- Died
- September 11, 1978 (aged 34)
- Birthplace
- Örebro, Örebro län, Sweden
Biography
Bengt Ronald Peterson (February 14, 1944 – September 11, 1978) was an extremely talented and charismatic Swedish Formula 1 driver. Known as "Superswede", Peterson was celebrated for his remarkable speed and skill, especially behind the wheel of less competitive cars. He competed from 1970 until 1978. He drove for March, Lotus and Tyrrell. Throughout his career, he contested 123 Grands Prix, taking 10 wins, 14 pole positions, 9 fastest laps, 26 podiums, and 206 points. His best Championship standings were 2nd place in 1971 and 1978. Tragically, Peterson passed away on September 11, 1978, in Milan, Italy, due to complications from injuries suffered in an accident during the Italian Grand Prix at Monza. His legacy lives on, cementing him as one of the most beloved drivers in Formula 1 history.
Known For
Superswede: A film about Ronnie Peterson
1978 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
1970 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
O Fabuloso Fittipaldi
Adieu l'enfant
1971 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
Smokeys dröm - när Formel 1 kom till byn
If You're Not Winning, You're Not Trying
1972 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
1973 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
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
Filmography
Smokeys dröm - när Formel 1 kom till byn
Movie · as Self (archive footage)
1973 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
Movie · as Self
Superswede: A film about Ronnie Peterson
Movie · as Self (archive footage)
Echoes of The Past
TV · as Self (archive footage) · 1 ep
Hunt For The Title: Formula One 1976 - A Review Of The 1976 Grand Prix Season
Movie
Lauda's Comeback: Formula One 1977 - A Review Of The 1977 Grand Prix Season
Movie
Adieu l'enfant
Movie · as Self (archive footage)
1978 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
Movie · as Himself
O Fabuloso Fittipaldi
Movie · as Self
If You're Not Winning, You're Not Trying
Movie · as Self
1972 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
Movie · as Self
1971 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
Movie · as Self (archive footage)
1970 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
Movie · as Self