1980 champion Alan Jones has passed away at the age of 80.
Former Formula 1 World Champion Alan Jones has passed away at the age of 80. The Australian driver, who won the 1980 World Championship with Williams, became Australia's second F1 champion following Sir Jack Brabham. Jones made his F1 debut in 1975 at the Spanish Grand Prix with Hesketh and earned 12 career victories before leaving the sport in 1986.
Jones is most celebrated for his foundational role at Williams alongside Sir Frank Williams and Sir Patrick Head, where he scored 11 of his wins. Williams issued a tribute praising him as an uncompromising racer and an Australian icon. Following his racing career, Jones worked as a motorsport broadcaster in Australia.
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