Australian F1 world champion Alan Jones dies aged 80

Former Formula One world champion Alan Jones has died at the age of 80 following a short illness, his family announced through Motorsport Australia. Jones, who passed away on November 5 shortly after celebrating his 80th birthday, was one of only two Australians alongside Sir Jack Brabham to win the F1 drivers' world championship, securing the title in 1980.

Throughout his 10-season racing career, Jones won 12 grands prix across spells with teams including Hesketh, Shadow, and Williams. After retiring from motorsport in 1986, he became a prominent television commentator and was inducted into the Sport Australia Hall of Fame. He is survived by his wife, Amanda Butler-Davis, and his six children.