Ronnie Peterson
Born: 1944-02-14 in Örebro, Örebro län, Sweden
Died: 1978-09-11
Known For: Acting
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.
Filmography
2024
- Smokeys dröm - när Formel 1 kom till byn as Self (archive footage)
2017
- Superswede: A film about Ronnie Peterson as Self (archive footage)
2012
- Echoes of The Past as Self (archive footage)
2004
1981
- Adieu l'enfant as Self (archive footage)
1978
1973
- If You're Not Winning, You're Not Trying as Self
- O Fabuloso Fittipaldi as Self
1971
- 1971 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review as Self (archive footage)