ronnie peterson netherlands 1973 #F1

Bengt Ronnie Peterson (SWE) (John Player Team #Lotus), #Lotus 72E – #Ford-Cosworth DFV 3.0 V8 (finished 11st)

1973 Dutch Grand Prix, Circuit Zandvoort

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