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Bengt Ronnie Peterson ( Swedish pronunciation: [ˈrɔ̌nːɪ ˈpêtːɛˌʂɔn]; 14 February 1944 – 11 September 1978) was a Swedish racing driver. Known by the nickname 'SuperSwede', [1] [2] he was a two-time runner-up in the Formula One World Drivers' Championship .
How did Ronnie Peterson die in a fiery crash at Monza in 1978? What changes did his tragic loss bring to Formula One safety? Read the facts and analysis of the accident and its aftermath.
Sep 11, 2018 · There were many reasons why fans adored Ronnie Peterson, but two of the most significant were the way he drove and his personality. Forty years after his death at Monza, David Tremayne tells the story of Super Swede.
Sep 11, 2018 · This is the story of the inconceivably talented Ronnie Peterson, who lost his life following a crash at the start of the 1978 Italian Grand Prix at Monza. ...more. Forty years ago, Formula 1...
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Ronnie Peterson, who took his first Formula 1 win 47 years ago at the French Grand Prix, is a motorsport legend. When he spoke to CHRIS HOCKLEY for the 7 September 1978 issue of Autosport...
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The horrible crash from the Italian GP 10th september 1978, where the swedish driver Ronnie Peterson suffered heavy injuries. He died the day after, september 11th 1978.
Ronnie Peterson was an impressive talent who met a tragic end too early in his career, having secured a second-place finish in the drivers’ world championship during only his second F1 season.
