Peter Warr

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Birthday
Jun 18, 1938 (87 years old)
Death date
Oct 04, 2010

Peter Warr

Known For

Superswede: A film about Ronnie Peterson
1h 28m
Movie 2017

Superswede: A film about Ronnie Peterson

Ronnie Peterson nicknamed “Superswede” was the fastest formula 1-driver in the 70s who never became a world champion.

A Star Named Ayrton Senna
1h 52m
Movie 1998

A Star Named Ayrton Senna

The Official Film of Brazil's greatest Formula One driver, Ayrton Senna, who's sudden death in the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix sent shock waves around the World. It cemented his reputation both within the sport, and his native Brazil, as a legend. The film looks at his life and career using archive footage and featuring revealing interviews with the man, as well as those who knew him well; friends, family and competitors. It also shows how the Ayrton Senna Foundation, set up in his honor, is working to help under privileged and street-bound children in his native Brazil using sport as an incentive to learn. Written by Oliver Warman.

Biography

Peter Warr, born on June 18, 1938, in England, was a prominent Formula 1 team manager known for his leadership roles with Lotus and Wolf Racing. Warr initially worked as a Lotus salesman in the late 1950s before moving into racing management. By the 1960s, he had joined Lotus as team manager under founder Colin Chapman. His sharp managerial skills and strategic insight contributed to Lotus’s successes during this period, including multiple championships. In 1976, Warr took on a new challenge by managing Wolf Racing, guiding the team to a remarkable debut season with driver Jody Scheckter, who won three races. He later returned to Lotus in 1981, this time leading the team through a transformative period with emerging talents like Ayrton Senna and Elio de Angelis. Known for his disciplined approach and loyalty to Chapman’s vision, Warr was instrumental in guiding young drivers and building competitive teams. Warr passed away on October 4, 2010, leaving a legacy as one of Formula 1’s respected managers and team leaders. His contributions to Lotus and Wolf Racing are remembered for shaping both teams’ competitiveness and nurturing driving talent in Formula 1’s golden years.

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