Introduced in 1977 (Lotus 78) and perfected in 1978 (Lotus 79), ground effect used shaped underbodies and side skirts to create low pressure, dramatically increasing downforce. Mario Andretti won the 1978 title with the Lotus 79.

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Ronnie Peterson: il Supersvedese che ha segnato la Formula 1

L'11 settembre 1978, il pilota svedese Ronnie Peterson perse la vita in un incidente durante il Gran…

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Ronnie Peterson: o Supersueco que marcou a Fórmula 1

Em 11 de setembro de 1978, o piloto sueco Ronnie Peterson perdeu a vida em um acidente durante o Grande Prêmio…

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Ronnie Peterson: el Superswede que marcó la Fórmula 1

El 11 de septiembre de 1978, el piloto sueco Ronnie Peterson perdió la vida en un accidente durante el Gran Premio de…

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Ronnie Peterson: the Superswede who made his mark in Formula 1

On September 11, 1978, Swedish driver Ronnie Peterson lost his life in an accident during the Italian Grand…

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Ronnie Peterson: der Superschwede, der die Formel 1 prägte

Am 11. September 1978 verlor der schwedische Fahrer Ronnie Peterson bei einem Unfall während des…

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Ronnie Peterson : le Supersuédois qui a marqué la Formule 1

Le 11 septembre 1978, le pilote suédois Ronnie Peterson a perdu la vie dans un accident lors du Grand Prix…

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