Australian Formula 1 champion Alan Jones dies aged 80 after illness
The 1980 world champion was the first driver to win the title for Williams and remains the last Australian to have won Formula 1's championship.
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Australian world champion Alan Jones reported dead at 80
ABC Australia ↗Family announcement issued through Motorsport Australia confirms the news
The Independent ↗Reports identify a brief illness before Jones's death
Sky Sports ↗Career account records 12 wins across 10 seasons
Guardian Sport ↗
