- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- February 14, 1944
- Place of Birth
- Örebro, Örebro län, Sweden
- Died
- September 11, 1978
Ronnie Peterson
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
movieSmokeys dröm - när Formel 1 kom till byn
2024 · Self (archive footage)
movieSuperswede: A film about Ronnie Peterson
2017 · Self (archive footage)
tvEchoes of The Past
2012 · Self (archive footage)
movieHunt For The Title: Formula One 1976 - A Review Of The 1976 Grand Prix Season
2004
movieLauda's Comeback: Formula One 1977 - A Review Of The 1977 Grand Prix Season
2004
movieAdieu l'enfant
1981 · Self (archive footage)
movie1978 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
1978 · Himself
movieIf You're Not Winning, You're Not Trying
1973 · Self
movie1973 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
1973 · Self
movieO Fabuloso Fittipaldi
1973 · Self
movie1972 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
1972 · Self
movie1971 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
1971 · Self
movie1970 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
1970 · Self