Ronniehistory Collection (#3)

1975 Formula 1 World Championship. Ronnie Peterson (Lotus 72E-Ford), portrait. World Copyright: LAT Photographic. Ref: P3A-15

1970 Interserie Keimola. Keimola, Finland. 23rd August 1970. RD 4. Ronnie Peterson (Lola T70 Mk.3B Chevrolet), 3rd position, follows Helmut Kelleners (March 707 Chevrolet), retired, action

1975 Lotus Formula One Launch. Ronnie Peterson, Colin Chapman and Jacky Ickx look over the new car, portrait. World Copyright: LAT Photographic

1972 JPS World Championship Victory Race. Brands Hatch, Great Britain. 22nd October 1972. Emerson Fittipaldi (Lotus 72-Ford), retired and Ronnie Peterson (March 721G-Ford), 8th position

1975 European Formula Two Championship. BARC 200. Thruxton, England. 31st March 1975. Rd 2. Ronnie Peterson (March 752 - BMW M12), retired, action. World Copyright: LAT Photographic. Ref: 75EUROF2 01

1976 Italian Grand Prix. Monza, Italy. 10 - 12 September 1976. Ronnie Peterson (March 761 Ford) 1st position, tucked in behind Carlos Reutemann (Ferrari 312T2)

1978 French Grand Prix. Paul Ricard, Le Castellet, France. 30th June -2nd July 1978. Mario Andretti (Lotus 79-Ford) 1st position

1974 Brazilian Grand Prix. Interlagos, Sao Paulo, Brazil. 25 - 27 January 1974. John Player Team Lotus in the assembly area before the start of the race, action. World Copyright: LAT Photographic

1969 Monaco Formula Three. Monte Carlo, Monaco. 17th May 1969. Ronnie Peterson (Tecno 69 - Ford/Novamotor), 1st position, portrait. World Copyright: LAT Photographic. Ref: 2498 - 20

1976 Formula One World Championship. Ontario Motor Speedway, Quebec, Canada. Ronnie Peterson and Gunnar Nilsson meet Juan Manuel Fangio at a charity event before the USA Grand Prix at Long Beach

1977 Brazilian Grand Prix. Interlagos, Sao Paulo, Brazil. 21 - 23 January 1977. Ronnie Peterson and his wife Barbro relaxes at the hotel prior to the Grand Prix, portrait

1977 Formula 1 World Championship
1978 Formula 1 World Championship. Ronnie Peterson (Lotus 79-Ford), portrait. World Copyright: LAT Photographic. Ref: 78RP001

1970 Formula One World Championship. Ronnie Peterson (March 701-Ford), portrait. World Copyright: LAT Photographic. Ref: P3A 17

1972 BOAC 1000kms. Brands Hatch, Engalnd. 16th April 1972. Rd 4. Ronnie Peterson/Tim Schenken (Ferrari 312PB), 2nd position action. World Copyright: LAT Photographic. Ref: 72SCARS

1975 Daytona 24 Hours Daytona, Florida, USA. 1st - 2nd February 1975. Ronnie Peterson/ Brian Redman (BMW 3.0 CSL), retired, action. World Copyright: Murenbeeld/LAT Photographic. Ref: 75SCARS

1974 European Formula two Championship. Karlskoga, Sweden. 11th August 1974. Ronnie Peterson (March 742 - BMW M12), 1st position, leads Carlos Jarque (March 742 - BMW M12), 12th position

1972 Watkins Glen 6 hours. Watkins Glen, New York State, USA. 22nd July 1972. Rd 11. Tim Schenken sits with Brian Redman, reading Motoring News with Ronnie Peterson

1971 Buenos Aires 1000kms
1971 Buenos Aires 1000 kms. Buenos Aires, Argentina. 10th January 1971. Rd 1. Ronnie Peterson/Jorge Cupeiro (Lola T212-Cosworth), 12th position, action

1968 Monaco Formula Three Race. Monaco, Monte Carlo. 25th May 1968. Ronnie Peterson (Tecno 68 - Ford), 3rd position, action. World Copyright: LAT Photographic. Ref:

1976 Watkins Glen 6 hours. Watkins Glen, New York State, USA. 10th July 1976. Rd 6. Ronnie Peterson/Dieter Quester (BMW 3.5 CSL), 5th position, driver change and pit stop, action

1970 Buenos Aires 1000kms. Buenos Aires, Argentina. 11th January 1970. Ronnie Peterson/Jorge Cupeiro (Lola T70 MkIIIB-Chevrolet), 7th overall, 2nd in class, action

1975 BARC 200 Formula Two race. Thruxton, England. 31st March 1975. Ronnie Peterson (March 752 - BMW M12), retired, action. World Copyright: LAT Photographic

1978 Watkins Glen 6 hours. Watkind Glen, New York State, USA. 8th ult 1978. Rd 7. Ronnie Peterson/ David Hobbs (BMW 320i Turbo), retired, action. World Copyright: LAT Photographic. Ref: 78SCARS

1971 Formula One Testing
1971 March-Alfa Romeo Formula 1 launch. Ronnie Peterson (March 711-Alfa Romeo). Ref-3/4446D. World Copyright - LAT Photographic

1972 Swedish Touring Car Race. Mantorp Park, Sweden. 6th August 1972. Ronnie Peterson (Ford Capri RS2600), 1st position, portrait. World Copyright: LAT Photographic. Ref: B/W Print

1972 Brazilian Formula Two Championship
1972 Brazilain Formula Two Championship. Interlagos, Sao Paulo, Brazil. 29th October 1972. Rd1. Wilson Fittipaldi (Brabham BT38 - BDE/Novamotor), 3rd position

1975 French Grand Prix. Paul Ricard, Le Castellet, France. 4 - 6 July 1975. Ronnie Peterson (Lotus 72E-Ford), 10th position, action. World Copyright: LAT Photographic. Ref: 75FRA

1975 IROC Final. Daytona, Florida, USA. 14th February 1975. Rd 4. Ronnie Peterson and Johnny Rutherford (Chevrolet) both retired in the final round of the championship, action

1973 British Formula Three Championship. Motor Show 200. Rd 14. Brands Hatch, England. 21st October 1973. Tony Brise (March 733 - Ford), 1st position

1975 Race Of Champions. Brands Hatch, England. 16th March 1975. Tom Pryce (Shadow DN5-Cosworth), 1st position, leads at the start of the race along side Jody Scheckter (Tyrrell 007-Cosworth)

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1973 Italian Grand Prix. Monza, Italy. 9th September 1973. Ronnie Peterson (Lotus 72D-Ford Cosworth), 1st position, action. Ref-5734 #35A. World Copyright - LAT Photographic

1972 Formula One World Championship
1972 Formula 1 World Championship. Fiorano Circuit, Maranello, Italy. L to R: Ferrari drivers Clay Regazzoni, Ronnie Peterson, Peter Schetty Tim Schenken and Jacky Ickx

1969 European Formula Two. Monza, Italy. 22nd June 1969. Ronnie Peterson (Tecno 68 - Cosworth), 7th position, leads Peter Westbury, Malcolm Guthrie, Graham Birrell, Rob Widdows, Derek Bell

1974 Brazilian Grand Prix - John Player Team Lotus: John Player Team Lotus in the assembly area before the start of
1974 Brazilian Grand Prix. Interlagos, Sao Paulo, Brazil. 25 - 27 January 1974. John Player Team Lotus in the assembly area before the start of the race, action

1974 South African Grand Prix - Ronnie Peterson: Ronnie Peterson, retired, action
1974 South African Grand Prix Kyalami, South Africa. 30 March 1974. Ronnie Peterson (Lotus 76-Ford), retired, action. Ref: 74SA20 World Copyright: LAT Photographic

1969 European Formula Three: Ronnie Peterson, with Reine Wisell, portrait
1969 European Formula Three. Anderstorp, Sweden. 29th June 1969. Ronnie Peterson (Tecno 69 - Ford/Novamotor), with Reine Wisell (Chevron B15 - Ford/Novamotor), portrait

1973 British Formula Three Championship: Tony Brise, 1st position, recieves his winning trophies from Ronnie Peterson
Motor Show 200. Rd 14. Brands Hatch, England. 21st October 1973. Tony Brise (March 733 - Ford), 1st position, recieves his winning trophies from Ronnie Peterson after winning the race

1972 Formula One World Championship: L to R: Ferrari drivers Clay Regazzoni, Ronnie Peterson
Fiorano Circuit, Maranello, Italy. L to R: Ferrari drivers Clay Regazzoni, Ronnie Peterson, Peter Schetty Tim Schenken and Jacky Ickx, pictured here at the opening of Fiorano

1971 Race of Champions: Jackie Stewart, Denny Hulme and Clay Regazzoni line up on the grid
Brands Hatch, Great Britain. 21 March 1971. Jackie Stewart (Tyrrell 001-Ford Cosworth), Denny Hulme (McLaren M19A-Ford Cosworth) and Clay Regazzoni (Ferrari 312B2) line up on the grid

1976 Italian Grand Prix: Ronnie Peterson, 1st position, celebrates with Clay Regazzoni
Monza, Italy. 10 - 12 September 1976. Ronnie Peterson (March 761-Ford), 1st position, celebrates with Clay Regazzoni (Ferrari 312T2), 2nd position and Jacques Laffite (Ligier JS5-Matra)

1977 Italian Grand Prix: Ronnie Peterson, 6th position, action
1977 Italian Grand Prix. Monza, Italy. 11 September 1977. Ronnie Peterson (Tyrrell P34-Ford), 6th position, action. World Copyright: LAT Photographic. Ref: 77ITA

1972 Italian Grand Prix: Ronnie Peterson, 9th position, leads Niki Lauda, 3th position, action
1972 Italian Grand Prix. Monza, Italy. 10th September 1972. Ronnie Peterson (March 721G-Ford), 9th position, leads Niki Lauda (March 721G-Ford), 3th position, action

1973 Austrian Grand Prix: Ronnie Peterson, 1st position, with Jackie Stewart, 2nd position and Carlos Pace
Osterreichring, Austria. 19 October 1973. Ronnie Peterson (Lotus 72D-Ford Cosworth), 1st position, with Jackie Stewart (Tyrrell 006-Ford), 2nd position and Carlos Pace (Surtees TS14A-Ford)

1978 Formula 1 World Championship: Ronnie Peterson, portrait
Ronnie Peterson (Lotus 79-Ford), portrait. World Copyright: LAT Photographic. Ref: P3A 08

1971 Brazilian Formula Two Championship: Ronnie Peterson, 2nd position, action
Interlagos, Sao Paulo, Brazil. 31st October 1971. Rd1. Ronnie Peterson (March 712M - FVA), 2nd position, action. World Copyright: LAT Photographic. Ref: 71BRAF2 01

1978 South African Grand Prix: Ronnie Peterson 1st position, podium, portrait
1978 South African Grand Prix. Kyalami, South Africa. 2-4 March 1978. Ronnie Peterson (Lotus 78-Ford) 1st position, podium, portrait. World Copyright: LAT Photographic. Ref:

1977 South African Grand Prix - Ronnie Peterson: Ronnie Peterson, retired, action
1977 South African Grand Prix. Kyalami, South Africa. 3 - 5 March 1977. Ronnie Peterson (Tyrrell P34-Ford), retired, action. Ref: 77SA15 World Copyright: LAT Photographic

1975 South African Grand Prix - Ronnie Peterson: Ronnie Peterson, 10th position, action
1975 South African Grand Prix. Kyalami, South Africa. 27th February - 1st March 1975. Ronnie Peterson (Lotus 72E-Ford), 10th position, action. Ref: 75SA07. World Copyright: LAT Photographic

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"Remembering Ronnie Peterson: A Legendary Career Cut Short" In the thrilling 1975 German Grand Prix, we witnessed the incredible skills of Ronnie Peterson as he maneuvered his car with precision and speed. Little did we know that this would be one of his last races before retirement. Tragedy struck in the 1978 Italian Grand Prix when a startline accident claimed the life of this talented driver. As we look at his portrait from that race, our hearts ache for the loss of such a remarkable individual. But let's not forget the moments that made Ronnie Peterson shine. In the 1974 Monaco Grand Prix, he dominated Casino Square, securing first position with sheer determination and skill. The 1970 British Grand Prix was another memorable event where Jochen Rindt took first place in his Lotus 72-Ford, followed closely by Jack Brabham and Jacky Ickx. It was an intense battle on the track, showcasing some of Formula One's finest talents. Throughout his career, Ronnie Peterson left an indelible mark on racing history. The 1974 Spanish Grand Prix saw him push boundaries and defy expectations once again. As part of the unforgettable 1978 Formula 1 World Championship season, every race became more significant than ever before. Each lap carried both excitement and sorrow as fans remembered their fallen hero. Even in less favorable positions like fifth place in the action-packed Argentinian Grand Prix or retiring during special stages in rally championships alongside co-driver Torsten Palm - Ronnie Peterson never failed to leave an impression on those who watched him compete. The podium finish at the 1978 Spanish Grand Prix showcased just how resilient he was despite facing numerous challenges throughout his career. Let us also remember one of Sweden's proudest moments - when Ronnie Peterson competed in front of home crowds during the iconic Swedish Grand Prix back in '73. His presence electrified spectators as they cheered him on.