RonniePeterson

Team Lotus🇸🇪 Sweden
Races123
Championships0
Wins10
Podiums26
BornFebruary 14, 1944
DiedSeptember 11, 1978 (aged 34)
Place of BirthÖrebro, Sweden
Team HistoryLotusTyrrellMarch

Season Performance (1978)

📊Championship Position
2
51 points
🥇Wins
2
14.3% win rate
🏅Podiums
7
50.0% podium rate
Poles
3
21.4% pole rate
🏁Front Row Starts
6
DNFs
5
35.7%
📍Avg Finishing Position
2.44
🎯Avg Qualifying Position
4.07

Recent Form (Last 5 Races)

At or above average
Within 2 positions off average
3+ positions off average
Avg finishing position: 1.50
DNF
Great Britain
DNF
Germany
1
Austria
2
Netherlands
DNF
Italy

Form is based on finishing positions compared to the driver's average over their last 5 races. Green indicates at-or-better-than-average performance, yellow shows within 2 positions worse, and red indicates 3 or more positions worse than average.

Quick Facts

Bengt Ronnie Peterson is a Swedish Formula 1 racing driver. With 10 race wins, 26 podiums, 14 pole positions across 123 career starts. Ronnie made their F1 debut in 1972.

Has Ronnie Peterson won a Formula 1 championship?

Bengt Ronnie Peterson has not won a Formula 1 World Drivers' Championship as of 2026. Their best championship finish is 2nd place.

How many F1 race wins does Ronnie Peterson have?

Bengt Ronnie Peterson has won 10 Formula 1 grands prix.

How many F1 podiums does Ronnie Peterson have?

Bengt Ronnie Peterson has 26 Formula 1 podium finishes.

How many pole positions does Ronnie Peterson have in F1?

Bengt Ronnie Peterson has 14 Formula 1 pole positions.

How many F1 races has Ronnie Peterson competed in?

Bengt Ronnie Peterson has competed in 123 Formula 1 grands prix.

What F1 teams has Ronnie Peterson driven for?

Bengt Ronnie Peterson has driven for Team Lotus (1973–1978), Tyrrell Racing (1977) and March Engineering (1972–1976).

When did Ronnie Peterson make their F1 debut?

Bengt Ronnie Peterson made their Formula 1 debut in 1972.

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