
Ronnie Peterson
Personal Info
Known for
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1944-02-14
Day of Death
1978-09-11 (34 years old)
Place of Birth
Örebro, Örebro län, Sweden
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
Superswede: A film about Ronnie Peterson
1971 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
1972 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
1973 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
1970 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
1978 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
Acting
(2024)
Smokeys dröm - när Formel 1 kom till byn
as Self (archive footage)
(2017)
Superswede: A film about Ronnie Peterson
as Self (archive footage)
(2004)
(2004)
(1981)
Adieu l'enfant
as Self (archive footage)
(1978)
(1973)
(1973)
O Fabuloso Fittipaldi
as Self
(1973)
(1972)
(1971)
(1970)