Acting
Ronnie Peterson
SV, EN, FR, PT cinema · 12 credits
Born
14 February 1944
Died
11 September 1978 (aged 34)
Birthplace
Örebro, Örebro län, Sweden
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
Filmography
Smokeys dröm - när Formel 1 kom till byn
as Self (archive footage)
Superswede: A film about Ronnie Peterson
as Self (archive footage)
Hunt For The Title: Formula One 1976 - A Review Of The 1976 Grand Prix Season
Actor
Adieu l'enfant
as Self (archive footage)
1971 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
as Self (archive footage)