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Former F1 world champion Alan Jones dies aged 80

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Australian racing icon and F1 world champion Alan Jones dies
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Summary

Alan Jones, the 1980 Formula One world champion, has died aged 80 after a short illness, a few days after turning 80. Jones claimed the 1980 title with Williams and became the second Australian, after Sir Jack Brabham, to be crowned world champion. He was described as the last Australian and first Williams driver to win the Formula 1 world title. He won 12 grands prix across 10 seasons before retiring in 1986.

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  1. ABC

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    ABC reports that Alan Jones died a few days after turning 80, after a short illness, and that he won the 1980 Formula 1 world championship and 12 grands prix.

  2. The Guardian

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    The Guardian reports that Alan Jones, the 1980 Formula One world champion, has died aged 80, and that he won 12 grands prix across 10 seasons before retiring in 1986.

  3. BBC

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    The BBC reports that Alan Jones, the last Australian and first Williams driver to win the Formula 1 world title, has died at the age of 80.

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