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Ronnie Peterson
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 hi…
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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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2024
Smokeys dröm - när Formel 1 kom till byn
Movie Self (archive footage)
- 2019
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2017
Superswede: A film about Ronnie Peterson
Movie Self (archive footage)
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2012
Echoes of The Past
TV show Self (archive footage)
- 2004
- 2004
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1981
Adieu l'enfant
Movie Self (archive footage)
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1978
1978 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
Movie Himself
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1973
If You're Not Winning, You're Not Trying
Movie Self
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1973
O Fabuloso Fittipaldi
Movie Self
- 1972
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1971
1971 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
Movie Self (archive footage)
- 1970
