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    1978-09-11

    1944-02-1482 years, 8 months, and 24 days old

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    Place of birth:

    Örebro, Örebro län, Sweden

    Adult:

    No

    Gender:

    Male

    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.

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    Best Credits: 13

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    1978 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
    Himself
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    1978-09-08
    0.4366
    O Fabuloso Fittipaldi
    Self
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    1973-01-01
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    Adieu l'enfant
    Self (archive footage)
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    1981-01-01
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    Smokeys dröm - när Formel 1 kom till byn
    Self (archive footage)
    0
    2024-08-12
    1.2697
    Superswede: A film about Ronnie Peterson
    Self (archive footage)
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    2017-08-17
    0.9811
    If You're Not Winning, You're Not Trying
    Self
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    1973-12-01
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    1971 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
    Self (archive footage)
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    1971-09-08
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    1972 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
    Self
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    1972-12-30
    0.7366
    1970 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
    Self
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    1970-09-08
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    1973 FIA Formula One World Championship Season Review
    Self
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    2019-01-21
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