Alan Jones, the 1980 Formula 1 World Champion, has died at the age of 80. The death of the Australian driver, one of only two Australian F1 world champions following Jack Brabham, was confirmed in a statement issued on behalf of his wife, Amanda Butler-Davis. [1]

We are extremely saddened to announce the passing of our beloved Alan, who died on November 5 after a short illness, his family announced, according to reports picked up by the Australian public television station ABC. Alan dedicated his life to motor sport, building a legacy that will endure through the many people he influenced over time, those close to him said. Born in Melbourne on November 2, 1946, Jones died just three days after his birthday. [1]

Jones began his career in Formula 3 in 1969, but had to wait six years to make his Formula 1 debut with the Williams team, achieving 12 wins and 24 podium finishes. He ended his driving career in 1986. [1] [2]

In the 1980 season, Alan Jones dominated the World Championship, winning five races in Argentina, France, Great Britain, Canada, and the United States, securing the world title. Although he initially retired from F1 at the end of the 1981 season, the driver returned for a few subsequent appearances, with his last race taking place in 1986. After retiring from competition, he remained involved in motorsport, working as a television commentator for Formula 1 broadcasts in Australia. [1]

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Alan Jones, 1980 F1 World Champion, died at 80

Former 1980 Formula 1 World Champion Alan Jones has died at the age of 80, announces AGERPRES agency, citing Australian media and AFP. The Australian driver, one of the two Australian world champions after Jack Brabham, ceased to be on November 5, after a short illness, just a few days after turning 80. [2]

The statement released on behalf of his wife, Amanda Butler-Davis, expressed the family's sorrow: We are extremely sad to announce the death of our beloved Alan, who passed away on November 5 after a short illness. They added: Alan dedicated his life to motorsport, building a legacy that will endure through the many people he impacted along the way. [2]

Jones started his career in Formula 3 in 1969, making his Formula 1 debut six years later with the Williams team. He achieved 12 wins and 24 podium finishes, ending his driving career in 1986. The Australian Grand Prix paid tribute to a driver who holds a special place in the history of our sport, his 1980 title inspiring a generation of Australian fans. His victory at the Australian Grand Prix that year remains the last time an Australian driver won the home race. [2]

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Alan Jones, 1980 world champion, died at 80

Alan Jones, one of the two Australians to win a Formula 1 World Championship, died on Thursday at the age of 80. [3]

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Retrospective: The career and successes of Alan Jones

Jones stepped into Formula 1 in 1975, competing for Hesketh. In the following years, the Australian drove for Surtees and Shadow before arriving at Williams, the team with which he would achieve the most important results of his career, according to marca.com. [4]

The peak moment came in 1980. Jones won five Grands Prix, in Argentina, France, Great Britain, Canada, and the United States, results that earned him the world title. His record includes a total of 12 wins and 24 podium finishes in Formula 1. [4]

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Condolences in Formula 1 after the death of Alan Jones, the 1980 World Champion

Mourning in Formula 1 following the announcement of the death of Alan Jones, the 1980 World Champion. Jones died at the age of 80 due to health issues specific to his relatively advanced age. [5]

Jones became Formula 1 World Champion in 1980 driving for the Albilad Williams Racing Team. The Australian won five of the 14 races held that season and finished the competition with 67 points, surpassing the legendary Brazilian Nelson Piquet, a driver who would later become three-time world champion, in 1981, 1983, and 1987. [5]

Interestingly, in the same year, 1980, Alan Jones was also vice-champion in the BMW M1 Procar Championship. [5]

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  1. MediaFax Alan Jones, campion mondial de Formula 1 în 1980, a murit la vârsta de 80 de ani
  2. AGERPRES Auto - F1: Fostul campion mondial Alan Jones a decedat la 80 de ani
  3. News.ro Alan Jones, fost campion australian de Formula 1, a murit la vârsta de 80 de ani
  4. Adevărul Veste tragică în Formula 1! A murit primul campion mondial din istoria echipei Williams
  5. observatornews.ro A murit australianul Alan Jones, fost campion mondial de Formula 1