Ronnie Peterson F1 stats & info

Name	Ronnie Peterson
Country	Sweden
Height	1.78 meter / 5 feet 10 inch
Place of Birth	Örebro
Date of Birth	Feb 14th 1944
Date of Death	Sep 11th 1978 - 34 years old
Season Entries	9
Car Number	6
First Race	1970 Monaco F1 GP
Last Race	1978 Italian F1 GP
First Pole	1973 Brazilian F1 GP
Last Pole	1978 Austrian F1 GP
First Win	1973 French F1 GP
Last Win	1978 Austrian F1 GP
First Win from Pole	1973 Italian F1 GP
Last Win from Pole	1978 Austrian F1 GP
First Hat-trick	1978 Austrian F1 GP
Last Hat-trick	1978 Austrian F1 GP

F1 Teams History	March (1970-1972, 1976) Team Lotus (1973-1976, 1978) Tyrrell (1977)

Ronnie Peterson F1 Stats
Grand Prix Entries	123
Grand Prix Starts	123
Total Points	206.00
Avg. Points per GP	1.67
Grand Prix Wins	10 (8,1%)
Wins from pole	3 (2,4%)
Pole Positions	14 (11,4%)
Front Row Starts	24 (19,5%)
Avg. GP Grid	8.5
GP Podiums	26 (21,1%)
GP Fastest Laps	9 (7,3%)
GP Points Finish	42 (34,1%)
Avg. GP Position	6.0
Hat-tricks	1 (0,8%)
GP Retirements	57 (46,3%)
GP DNF's	50 (40,7%)
Total GP Laps	5.725

Biography

Ronnie Peterson Biography

Ronnie Peterson during the 1972 Monaco F1 GP

Ronnie Peterson, born in Sweden in 1944, was a racing driver who rose to fame in the 1970s as one of the greatest drivers of his generation. He began his career in go-karts before moving up to Formula Three, where he quickly established himself as a force to be reckoned with.

In 1970, Peterson made his Formula One debut with the March team, but it was his move to Lotus in 1973 that really put him on the map. Paired with the legendary driver Emerson Fittipaldi, Peterson helped lead the Lotus team to back-to-back constructors' championships in 1973 and 1974.

Peterson was known for his incredible speed and skill on the track, as well as his fearless attitude and willingness to take risks. He was a fierce competitor and a fan favorite, and his battles with drivers like James Hunt and Niki Lauda were the stuff of legend.

Ronnie Peterson driving the legendary 6 wheels Tyrell at Monaco (1977)

Despite his success, Peterson's F1 career was tragically cut short when he was involved in a horrific crash at the 1978 Italian Grand Prix. He suffered multiple injuries and died the following day, leaving the racing world in shock and mourning the loss of one of its brightest stars.

To this day, Ronnie Peterson is remembered as one of the most talented and charismatic drivers to ever grace the world of Formula One. His legacy lives on through the many fans and fellow racers who continue to be inspired by his skill, passion, and unwavering dedication to the sport he loved.

Seasons

Ronnie Peterson Final Championship Results

1970	1971	1972	1973	1974	1975	1976	1977	1978
40th	2nd	9th	3rd	5th	13th	12th	14th	2nd

Ronnie Peterson F1 Seasons Summary

Year	Team	Engine	GP	1st	2nd	3rd	Pod	Pole	Laps	FL	Avg Pts	Points
1978	Team Lotus	Ford	14	2	4	1	7	3	721	3	3.64	51
1977	Tyrrell	Ford	17	0	0	1	1	0	609	1	0.41	7
1976	March Team Lotus	Ford Ford	16	1	0	0	1	1	587	1	0.63	10
1975	Team Lotus	Ford	14	0	0	0	0	0	563	0	0.43	6
1974	Team Lotus	Ford	15	3	0	1	4	1	715	2	2.33	35
1973	Team Lotus	Ford	15	4	2	1	7	9	771	2	3.47	52
1972	March	Ford	12	0	0	1	1	0	700	0	1.00	12
1971	March March March	Alfa Romeo Cosworth Ford	11	0	4	1	5	0	579	0	3.00	33
1970	March	Ford	9	0	0	0	0	0	480	0	0.00	0

Races

Ronnie Peterson F1 GP Race Classifications

1st	10 Times
2nd	10 Times
3rd	6 Times
4th	5 Times
5th	7 Times
6th	4 Times
7th	3 Times
8th	3 Times
9th	6 Times
10th	5 Times
11th	4 Times
12th	2 Times
13th	1 Time
15th	2 Times
16th	1 Time
19th	1 Time
DNF	50 Times
DSQ	1 Time
NC	2 Times

Ronnie Peterson F1 GP Race Results

	Year	Race	N^o	Team	Engine	Grid	Pos	Retired	Pts
123	1978	1978 Italian F1 GP	6	Team Lotus	Ford	5	DNF	Fatal Accident	0
122	1978	1978 Dutch F1 GP	6	Team Lotus	Ford	2	2		6
121	1978	1978 Austrian F1 GP	6	Team Lotus	Ford	1	1		9
120	1978	1978 German F1 GP	6	Team Lotus	Ford	2	DNF	Gearbox	0
119	1978	1978 British F1 GP	6	Team Lotus	Ford	1	DNF	Fuel System	0
118	1978	1978 French F1 GP	6	Team Lotus	Ford	5	2		6
117	1978	1978 Swedish F1 GP	6	Team Lotus	Ford	4	3		4
116	1978	1978 Spanish F1 GP	6	Team Lotus	Ford	2	2		6
115	1978	1978 Belgian F1 GP	6	Team Lotus	Ford	7	2		6
114	1978	1978 Monaco F1 GP	6	Team Lotus	Ford	7	DNF	Gearbox	0
113	1978	1978 USA West F1 GP	6	Team Lotus	Ford	6	4		3
112	1978	1978 South African F1 GP	6	Team Lotus	Ford	12	1		9
111	1978	1978 Brazilian F1 GP	6	Team Lotus	Ford	1	DNF	Collision	0
110	1978	1978 Argentine F1 GP	6	Team Lotus	Ford	3	5		2
109	1977	1977 Japanese F1 GP	3	Tyrrell	Ford	18	DNF	Accident	0
108	1977	1977 Canadian F1 GP	3	Tyrrell	Ford	3	DNF	Fuel Leak	0
107	1977	1977 USA F1 GP	3	Tyrrell	Ford	5	16		0
106	1977	1977 Italian F1 GP	3	Tyrrell	Ford	12	6		1
105	1977	1977 Dutch F1 GP	3	Tyrrell	Ford	7	DNF	Ignition	0
104	1977	1977 Austrian F1 GP	3	Tyrrell	Ford	15	5		2
103	1977	1977 German F1 GP	3	Tyrrell	Ford	14	DNF	Engine	0
102	1977	1977 British F1 GP	3	Tyrrell	Ford	16	DNF	Engine	0
101	1977	1977 French F1 GP	3	Tyrrell	Ford	17	12		0
100	1977	1977 Swedish F1 GP	3	Tyrrell	Ford	10	DNF	Ignition	0
99	1977	1977 Belgian F1 GP	3	Tyrrell	Ford	8	3		4
98	1977	1977 Monaco F1 GP	3	Tyrrell	Ford	4	DNF	Brakes	0
97	1977	1977 Spanish F1 GP	3	Tyrrell	Ford	15	8		0
96	1977	1977 USA West F1 GP	3	Tyrrell	Ford	10	DNF	Fuel System	0
95	1977	1977 South African F1 GP	3	Tyrrell	Ford	7	DNF	Fuel system	0
94	1977	1977 Brazilian F1 GP	3	Tyrrell	Ford	8	DNF	Accident	0
93	1977	1977 Argentine F1 GP	3	Tyrrell	Ford	14	DNF	Spun off	0
92	1976	1976 Japanese F1 GP	10	March	Ford	9	DNF	Engine	0
91	1976	1976 USA F1 GP	10	March	Ford	3	DNF	Suspension	0
90	1976	1976 Canadian F1 GP	10	March	Ford	2	9		0
89	1976	1976 Italian F1 GP	10	March	Ford	8	1		9
88	1976	1976 Dutch F1 GP	10	March	Ford	1	DNF	Oil Pressure	0
87	1976	1976 Austrian F1 GP	10	March	Ford	3	6		1
86	1976	1976 German F1 GP	10	March	Ford	11	DNF	Accident	0
85	1976	1976 British F1 GP	10	March	Ford	7	DNF	Fuel system	0
84	1976	1976 French F1 GP	10	March	Ford	6	19	Fuel System	0
83	1976	1976 Swedish F1 GP	10	March	Ford	9	7		0
82	1976	1976 Monaco F1 GP	10	March	Ford	0	DNF	Accident	0
81	1976	1976 Belgian F1 GP	10	March	Ford	10	DNF	Accident	0
80	1976	1976 Spanish F1 GP	10	March	Ford	16	DNF	Transmission	0
79	1976	1976 USA West F1 GP	10	March	Ford	6	10		0
78	1976	1976 South African F1 GP	10	March	Ford	13	DNF	Accident	0
77	1976	1976 Brazilian F1 GP	5	Team Lotus	Ford	18	DNF	Accident	0
76	1975	1975 USA F1 GP	5	Team Lotus	Ford	14	5		2
75	1975	1975 Italian F1 GP	5	Team Lotus	Ford	11	DNF	Engine	0
74	1975	1975 Austrian F1 GP	5	Team Lotus	Ford	13	5		1
73	1975	1975 German F1 GP	5	Team Lotus	Ford	18	DNF	Clutch	0
72	1975	1975 British F1 GP	5	Team Lotus	Ford	16	DNF	Engine	0
71	1975	1975 French F1 GP	5	Team Lotus	Ford	17	10		0
70	1975	1975 Dutch F1 GP	5	Team Lotus	Ford	16	15	Out of fuel	0
69	1975	1975 Swedish F1 GP	5	Team Lotus	Ford	9	9		0
68	1975	1975 Belgian F1 GP	5	Team Lotus	Ford	14	DNF	Brakes	0
67	1975	1975 Monaco F1 GP	5	Team Lotus	Ford	4	4		3
66	1975	1975 Spanish F1 GP	5	Team Lotus	Ford	12	DNF	Suspension	0
65	1975	1975 South African F1 GP	5	Team Lotus	Ford	8	10		0
64	1975	1975 Brazilian F1 GP	5	Team Lotus	Ford	16	15		0
63	1975	1975 Argentine F1 GP	5	Team Lotus	Ford	11	DNF	Engine	0
62	1974	1974 USA F1 GP	1	Team Lotus	Ford	19	DNF	Fuel System	0
61	1974	1974 Canadian F1 GP	1	Team Lotus	Ford	10	3		4
60	1974	1974 Italian F1 GP	1	Team Lotus	Ford	7	1		9
59	1974	1974 Austrian F1 GP	1	Team Lotus	Ford	6	DNF	Halfshaft	0
58	1974	1974 German F1 GP	1	Team Lotus	Ford	8	4		3
57	1974	1974 British F1 GP	1	Team Lotus	Ford	2	10		0
56	1974	1974 French F1 GP	1	Team Lotus	Ford	2	1		9
55	1974	1974 Dutch F1 GP	1	Team Lotus	Ford	10	8		0
54	1974	1974 Swedish F1 GP	1	Team Lotus	Ford	5	DNF	Halfshaft	0
53	1974	1974 Monaco F1 GP	1	Team Lotus	Ford	3	1		9
52	1974	1974 Belgian F1 GP	1	Team Lotus	Ford	5	DNF	Fuel Leak	0
51	1974	1974 Spanish F1 GP	1	Team Lotus	Ford	2	DNF	Engine	0
50	1974	1974 South African F1 GP	1	Team Lotus	Ford	16	DNF	Collision	0
49	1974	1974 Brazilian F1 GP	1	Team Lotus	Ford	4	6		1
48	1974	1974 Argentine F1 GP	1	Team Lotus	Ford	1	13		0
47	1973	1973 USA F1 GP	2	Team Lotus	Ford	1	1		9
46	1973	1973 Canadian F1 GP	2	Team Lotus	Ford	1	DNF	Suspension	0
45	1973	1973 Italian F1 GP	2	Team Lotus	Ford	1	1		9
44	1973	1973 Austrian F1 GP	2	Team Lotus	Ford	2	1		9
43	1973	1973 German F1 GP	2	Team Lotus	Ford	2	DNF	Ignition	0
42	1973	1973 Dutch F1 GP	2	Team Lotus	Ford	1	11	Engine	0
41	1973	1973 British F1 GP	2	Team Lotus	Ford	1	2		6
40	1973	1973 French F1 GP	2	Team Lotus	Ford	5	1		9
39	1973	1973 Swedish F1 GP	2	Team Lotus	Ford	1	2		6
38	1973	1973 Monaco F1 GP	2	Team Lotus	Ford	2	3		4
37	1973	1973 Belgian F1 GP	2	Team Lotus	Ford	1	DNF	Accident	0
36	1973	1973 Spanish F1 GP	2	Team Lotus	Ford	1	DNF	Gearbox	0
35	1973	1973 South African F1 GP	2	Team Lotus	Ford	4	11		0
34	1973	1973 Brazilian F1 GP	2	Team Lotus	Ford	1	DNF	Wheel	0
33	1973	1973 Argentine F1 GP	4	Team Lotus	Ford	5	DNF	Oil Pressure	0
32	1972	1972 USA F1 GP	4	March	Ford	26	4		3
31	1972	1972 Canadian F1 GP	25	March	Ford	3	DSQ	Push-start after collision	0
30	1972	1972 Italian F1 GP	19	March	Ford	24	9		0
29	1972	1972 Austrian F1 GP	5	March	Ford	11	12		0
28	1972	1972 German F1 GP	10	March	Ford	4	3		4
27	1972	1972 British F1 GP	3	March	Ford	8	7	Spun off	0
26	1972	1972 French F1 GP	12	March	Ford	9	5		2
25	1972	1972 Belgian F1 GP	11	March	Ford	14	9		0
24	1972	1972 Monaco F1 GP	3	March	Ford	15	11		0
23	1972	1972 Spanish F1 GP	2	March	Ford	9	DNF	Fuel Leak	0
22	1972	1972 South African F1 GP	3	March	Ford	9	5		2
21	1972	1972 Argentine F1 GP	14	March	Ford	10	6		1
20	1971	1971 USA F1 GP	25	March	Ford	11	3		4
19	1971	1971 Canadian F1 GP	17	March	Ford	6	2		6
18	1971	1971 Italian F1 GP	25	March	Ford	6	2		6
17	1971	1971 Austrian F1 GP	17	March	Ford	11	8		0
16	1971	1971 German F1 GP	15	March	Ford	7	5		2
15	1971	1971 British F1 GP	18	March	Ford	5	2		6
14	1971	1971 French F1 GP	17	March	Alfa Romeo	12	DNF	Engine	0
13	1971	1971 Dutch F1 GP	16	March	Ford	13	4		3
12	1971	1971 Monaco F1 GP	17	March	Ford	8	2		6
11	1971	1971 Spanish F1 GP	18	March	Ford	13	DNF	Ignition	0
10	1971	1971 South African F1 GP	7	March	Cosworth	13	10		0
9	1970	1970 USA F1 GP	29	March	Ford	15	11		0
8	1970	1970 Canadian F1 GP	26	March	Ford	16	NC	Not Classified	0
7	1970	1970 Italian F1 GP	52	March	Ford	13	DNF	Engine	0
6	1970	1970 German F1 GP	22	March	Ford	19	DNF	Engine	0
5	1970	1970 British F1 GP	27	March	Ford	13	9		0
4	1970	1970 French F1 GP	18	March	Ford	9	DNF	Differential	0
3	1970	1970 Dutch F1 GP	22	March	Ford	16	9		0
2	1970	1970 Belgian F1 GP	14	March	Ford	9	NC	Not Classified	0
1	1970	1970 Monaco F1 GP	23	March	Ford	12	7		0

Wins

Ronnie Peterson F1 Wins

	Year	Race	N^o	Team	Engine	Grid	Pos	Pts
10	1978	1978 Austrian F1 GP	6	Team Lotus	Ford	1	1	9
9	1978	1978 South African F1 GP	6	Team Lotus	Ford	12	1	9
8	1976	1976 Italian F1 GP	10	March	Ford	8	1	9
7	1974	1974 Italian F1 GP	1	Team Lotus	Ford	7	1	9
6	1974	1974 French F1 GP	1	Team Lotus	Ford	2	1	9
5	1974	1974 Monaco F1 GP	1	Team Lotus	Ford	3	1	9
4	1973	1973 USA F1 GP	2	Team Lotus	Ford	1	1	9
3	1973	1973 Italian F1 GP	2	Team Lotus	Ford	1	1	9
2	1973	1973 Austrian F1 GP	2	Team Lotus	Ford	2	1	9
1	1973	1973 French F1 GP	2	Team Lotus	Ford	5	1	9

Podiums

Ronnie Peterson F1 Podium Finishes

	Year	Race	N^o	Team	Engine	Grid	Pos	Pts
26	1978	1978 Dutch F1 GP	6	Team Lotus	Ford	2	2	6
25	1978	1978 Austrian F1 GP	6	Team Lotus	Ford	1	1	9
24	1978	1978 French F1 GP	6	Team Lotus	Ford	5	2	6
23	1978	1978 Swedish F1 GP	6	Team Lotus	Ford	4	3	4
22	1978	1978 Spanish F1 GP	6	Team Lotus	Ford	2	2	6
21	1978	1978 Belgian F1 GP	6	Team Lotus	Ford	7	2	6
20	1978	1978 South African F1 GP	6	Team Lotus	Ford	12	1	9
19	1977	1977 Belgian F1 GP	3	Tyrrell	Ford	8	3	4
18	1976	1976 Italian F1 GP	10	March	Ford	8	1	9
17	1974	1974 Canadian F1 GP	1	Team Lotus	Ford	10	3	4
16	1974	1974 Italian F1 GP	1	Team Lotus	Ford	7	1	9
15	1974	1974 French F1 GP	1	Team Lotus	Ford	2	1	9
14	1974	1974 Monaco F1 GP	1	Team Lotus	Ford	3	1	9
13	1973	1973 USA F1 GP	2	Team Lotus	Ford	1	1	9
12	1973	1973 Italian F1 GP	2	Team Lotus	Ford	1	1	9
11	1973	1973 Austrian F1 GP	2	Team Lotus	Ford	2	1	9
10	1973	1973 British F1 GP	2	Team Lotus	Ford	1	2	6
9	1973	1973 French F1 GP	2	Team Lotus	Ford	5	1	9
8	1973	1973 Swedish F1 GP	2	Team Lotus	Ford	1	2	6
7	1973	1973 Monaco F1 GP	2	Team Lotus	Ford	2	3	4
6	1972	1972 German F1 GP	10	March	Ford	4	3	4
5	1971	1971 USA F1 GP	25	March	Ford	11	3	4
4	1971	1971 Canadian F1 GP	17	March	Ford	6	2	6
3	1971	1971 Italian F1 GP	25	March	Ford	6	2	6
2	1971	1971 British F1 GP	18	March	Ford	5	2	6
1	1971	1971 Monaco F1 GP	17	March	Ford	8	2	6

Poles

Ronnie Peterson F1 Pole Positions

	Year	Race	N^o	Team	Engine	Grid	Pos	Retired	Pts
14	1978	1978 Austrian F1 GP	6	Team Lotus	Ford	1	1		9
13	1978	1978 British F1 GP	6	Team Lotus	Ford	1	DNF	Fuel System	0
12	1978	1978 Brazilian F1 GP	6	Team Lotus	Ford	1	DNF	Collision	0
11	1976	1976 Dutch F1 GP	10	March	Ford	1	DNF	Oil Pressure	0
10	1974	1974 Argentine F1 GP	1	Team Lotus	Ford	1	13		0
9	1973	1973 USA F1 GP	2	Team Lotus	Ford	1	1		9
8	1973	1973 Canadian F1 GP	2	Team Lotus	Ford	1	DNF	Suspension	0
7	1973	1973 Italian F1 GP	2	Team Lotus	Ford	1	1		9
6	1973	1973 Dutch F1 GP	2	Team Lotus	Ford	1	11	Engine	0
5	1973	1973 British F1 GP	2	Team Lotus	Ford	1	2		6
4	1973	1973 Swedish F1 GP	2	Team Lotus	Ford	1	2		6
3	1973	1973 Belgian F1 GP	2	Team Lotus	Ford	1	DNF	Accident	0
2	1973	1973 Spanish F1 GP	2	Team Lotus	Ford	1	DNF	Gearbox	0
1	1973	1973 Brazilian F1 GP	2	Team Lotus	Ford	1	DNF	Wheel	0

Comparison

Ronnie Peterson Teammate Comparison

Year	Team	Team Mate	Best Pos		Points		Wins		Poles		Pos		Quali
1970	March	Chris Amon	7	2	0	20	0	0	0	0	2	7	2	7
		François Cevert	9	6	0	1	0	0	0	0	2	5	3	4
		Hubert Hahne	16	25	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0
		Jackie Stewart	7	2	0	12	0	0	0	2	3	4	0	7
		Jo Siffert	7	7	0	0	0	0	0	0	5	4	5	4
		Johnny Servoz-Gavin	7	21	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0
		Mario Andretti	9	15	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0	2
1971	March	Alex Soler-Roig	2	16	9	0	0	0	0	0	4	1	5	0
		Andrea de Adamich	2	11	18	0	0	0	0	0	5	1	6	0
		François Mazet	20	13	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0
		Henri Pescarolo	2	4	27	4	0	0	0	0	7	3	9	1
		Jean-Pierre Jarier	2	12	6	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0
		John Love	10	21	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0
		Max Jean	20	14	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0
		Mike Beuttler	2	13	20	0	0	0	0	0	5	0	5	0
		Nanni Galli	2	11	24	0	0	0	0	0	6	0	6	0
		Niki Lauda	8	17	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0
		Skip Barber	2	14	19	0	0	0	0	0	4	0	4	0
1972	March	Carlos Pace	3	5	11	3	0	0	0	0	8	3	8	3
		Henri Pescarolo	3	8	10	0	0	0	0	0	7	2	7	2
		Mike Beuttler	3	8	9	0	0	0	0	0	10	0	9	1
		Niki Lauda	3	7	12	0	0	0	0	0	10	2	10	2
		Rolf Stommelen	3	10	8	0	0	0	0	0	7	1	8	0
		Skip Barber	4	16	3	0	0	0	0	0	2	0	1	1
1973	Team Lotus	Dave Charlton	11	22	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0
		Emerson Fittipaldi	1	1	52	55	4	3	9	1	7	8	11	4
1974	Team Lotus	Ian Scheckter	26	13	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0
		Jacky Ickx	1	3	35	12	3	0	1	0	9	6	13	2
		Paddy Driver	26	25	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0
		Tim Schenken	13	25	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0
1975	Team Lotus	Brian Henton	5	12	3	0	0	0	0	0	2	1	3	0
		Eddie Keizan	10	13	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0
		Guy Tunmer	10	11	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	0
		Jacky Ickx	4	2	3	3	0	0	0	0	5	4	8	1
		Jim Crawford	22	13	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	2	2	0
		John Watson	22	21	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1
1976	March	Arturo Merzario	7	9	0	0	0	0	0	0	4	3	6	0
		Hans Joachim Stuck	1	4	10	5	1	0	1	0	8	7	12	3
		Vittorio Brambilla	1	6	10	1	1	0	1	0	9	6	10	4
	Team Lotus	Mario Andretti	19	20	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	1
1977	Tyrrell	Kunimitsu Takahashi	18	9	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	1	0
		Patrick Depailler	3	2	7	20	0	0	0	0	6	11	8	9
1978	Team Lotus	Hector Rebaque	1	6	51	1	2	0	3	0	11	3	14	0
		Mario Andretti	1	1	51	64	2	6	3	7	3	11	3	11

Ronnie Peterson F1 stats & info