F1: 5 drivers who were unlucky to have not won the championship

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#4 Ronnie Peterson

Ronnie Peterson
Ronnie Peterson

Ronnie Peterson is a two-time runner-up of FIA Formula One World Drivers' Championship and was known for his aggressive driving. Peterson is regarded as Sweden's most successful driver in Formula 1, having finished second in the driver's championship in 1971 and 1978.

His career came to an end at the 1978 Italian Grand Prix where he was involved in a crash. Although he suffered no major injuries, Peterson passed away in the hospital as his condition worsened due to renal failure.

To honour Peterson, a statue of him was made in Örebro and also fellow Swedish racing driver Marcus Ericsson paid respect to him in the 2014 Monaco Grand Prix by wearing a helmet which was modelled on Peterson's.

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