Alan Jones, 1980 Formula 1 world champion, dies aged 80 | Formula 1

Formula 1 world champion Alan Jones has passed away at the age of 80.

By Keith Collantine · RaceFans

Published: Thursday, 5 November 2026 at 8:35 AM

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Former Formula 1 world champion Alan Jones has passed away at the age of 80.
Jones became Williams' first drivers' world champion in 1980 driving the FW07B.
He achieved 11 grand prix victories across his Formula 1 career.

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Former Formula 1 world champion Alan Jones has passed away at the age of 80, having celebrated his milestone birthday earlier in the week. The Australian driver won Williams' first drivers' world championship in 1980 driving a Ford Cosworth-powered FW07B.

Tributes were paid by Williams, who praised Jones as an instrumental figure and true icon, and the Australian Grand Prix promoters, who highlighted his lasting legacy and his 1980 home grand prix victory.

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