Ronnie Peterson

Born: 1944-02-14

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.

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Superswede: A film about Ronnie Peterson

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 2017-08-17

Ronnie Peterson nicknamed “Superswede” was the fastest formula 1-driver in the 70s who never...

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1978 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review

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Released: 1978-09-08

1978 Ferrari and Lauda had now gone their separate ways despite winning the championship...

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Smokeys dröm - när Formel 1 kom till byn

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Released: 2024-08-12

The story of how Formula 1 came to Anderstorp and Sweden between 1973 and 1978.

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O Fabuloso Fittipaldi

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Released: 1973-01-01

Documentary about race car driver Emerson Fittipaldi

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Adieu l'enfant

as Self (archive footage)
Released: 1981-01-01

A tribute to F1 pilot Patrick Depailler.

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