McLaren's Oscar Piastri has paid tribute to Alan Jones following the death of Australia's 1980 Formula 1 world champion.Jones died at the age of 80 on 5 November 2026, following a short illness. He won 12 grands prix, celebrated 24…
McLaren driver Oscar Piastri has paid tribute to former Formula 1 world champion Alan Jones following his death at age 80 on November 5, 2026. Speaking ahead of the Brazilian Grand Prix at Interlagos, Piastri praised his fellow Australian as a straightforward figure who embodied the Australian spirit, noting that Jones had frequently shared kind remarks about him.
Jones claimed Williams' first drivers' championship in 1980 and earned 12 grand prix victories across his career. Piastri highlighted his personal connection to the racing legend, having previously driven Jones' championship-winning Williams car.
Get the latest sports news and top stories from MySportsTab delivered straight to your inbox.
No spam. Just the latest sports news and updates.
