F1 Report

Ronnie Peterson

Ronnie Peterson, "SuperSwede," was an electrifyingly fast driver whose natural talent often overshadowed his tactical approach. His spectacular, flamboyant style made him a fan favourite, frequently seen drifting through corners on the absolute limit. A true speed merchant, Peterson achieved 14 pole positions and 10 Grand Prix victories, predominantly with Lotus. Tragically, he died from complications following a crash at the 1978 Italian Grand Prix, a season in which he was a strong contender for the World Championship.

123Races
10Wins
26Podiums
61Top 10s
11.36Avg Position
8.43Avg Grid Pos
1Constructor Titles

Top Teams

Team
Wins
Podiums
Points
Races
Team Lotus91814459
March-Ford053310
March122236
Tyrrell01717
March-Alfa Romeo0001
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Ronnie Peterson season-by-season championship record
SeasonChampionship positionWinsPoints
19782251
19771407
197611110
19751306
19745335
19733452
19729012
19712033
197000
197814 races, 2 wins
197717 races
197616 races, 1 win
197514 races
197415 races, 3 wins
197315 races, 4 wins
197212 races
197111 races
19709 races
Ronnie Peterson race results in 1970
Grand PrixTeamGridResultPoints
United States Grand PrixMarch15P110
Canadian Grand PrixMarch16Not classified0
Italian Grand PrixMarch13Engine0
German Grand PrixMarch19Engine0
British Grand PrixMarch13P90
French Grand PrixMarch9Differential0
Dutch Grand PrixMarch16P90
Belgian Grand PrixMarch9Not classified0
Monaco Grand PrixMarch12P70