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Ronnie Peterson

Swedish racing driver (1944-1978) · Sweden · On the map · Athletes · Died at 34

Bengt Ronnie Peterson was a Swedish racing driver, who competed in Formula One from 1970 to 1978. Nicknamed "Superswede", Peterson twice finished runner-up in the Formula One World Drivers' Championship in 1971 and 1978, and won 10 Grands Prix across nine seasons.

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Country
Sweden
Category
Athletes
Type
Athlete
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1944 to 1978 · aged 34