Ronnie Peterson
ActingFebruary 14, 1944— September 11, 1978 (age 34)
Örebro, Örebro län, Sweden
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.
Movies
(12 total)
Superswede: A film about Ronnie Peterson
20177.3
as Self (archive footage)
Adieu l'enfant
19817.0
as Self (archive footage)
O Fabuloso Fittipaldi
1973
as Self
Smokeys dröm - när Formel 1 kom till byn
2024
as Self (archive footage)
TV Shows
(1 total)
Echoes of The Past
2012
as Self (archive footage)