Alan Jones, Australian who became 1st driver to win F1 title with Williams, dies aged 80

Published 05 Nov 2026, 13:51 IST

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Melbourne, Nov 5 : Australia’s 1980 Formula One world champion Alan Jones, who etched his name in the sport’s history with 12 Grand Prix victories, has died aged 80, just three days after celebrating his birthday. Jones passed away on November 5 following a short illness, with reports indicating…

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Jones, the 1980 Formula 1 world champion, died after a brief illness. He was 80.

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Hindustan Times Center HT Media Current article 05 Nov 2026, 13:51 IST

Alan Jones, Australian who became 1st driver to win F1 title with Williams, dies aged 80

Jones, the 1980 Formula 1 world champion, died after a brief illness. He was 80.

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The Assam Tribune Center Assam Tribune Group 05 Nov 2026, 12:30 IST

Australia's 1980 F1 world champion Alan Jones dies aged 80

Melbourne, Nov 5 : Australia’s 1980 Formula One world champion Alan Jones, who etched his name in the sport’s history with 12 Grand Prix victories, has died aged 80, just three days after celebrating his birthday. Jones passed away on November 5 following a short illness, with reports indicating…

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