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Bengt Ronnie Peterson

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sweden flag sweden · Born 1944-02-14 · Örebro · Died 1978-09-11

Starts
123
Wins
10
Podiums
26
Poles
14
Fastest Laps
9
Points
206
Championships
0
Best Result
1

Biography

Place of BirthÖrebro
GenderMALE
Date of Death1978-09-11

Career Statistics

Race Entries123
Race Starts123
Wins10
Podiums26
Pole Positions14
Fastest Laps9
Points206
Championships0
Best Championship Position2
Best Grid Position1
Best Race Result1
Race Laps Completed5724
Driver of the Day0
Grand Slams0
Average Grid (classified)8.4
Average Finish (classified)11.43
Average Δ (Grid → Finish)-3.03
Average Qualifying Position8.44
Average Race Position11.43
DNFs50 (40.7%)
DSQs0 (0%)
DNSs0 (0%)

Season-by-Season

Column abbreviations (2)

Pos = Championship positionFL = Fastest laps
Year Pos Constructor Starts Wins Podiums Poles FL Points
19782Lotus14273351
197714Tyrrell1701017
197611Lotus16111110
197513Lotus1400006
19745Lotus15341235
19733Lotus15479252
19729March12010012
19712March11050033
1970March900000

DNF Breakdown

Reason Count
Engine11
Accident9
Fuel system5
Ignition4
Fuel leak4
Gearbox3
Suspension3
Oil pressure2
Collision2
Halfshaft2
Brakes2
Differential1
Push start1
Wheel1
Out of fuel1
Clutch1
Transmission1
Spun off1
Fatal collision1

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