1980 F1 champion Alan Jones dies aged 80

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Alan Jones

Alan Jones, the 1980 Formula 1 world champion and first Williams title winner, died aged 80 after a brief illness. Tributes highlight his legacy and impact on the sport.

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BBC Sport leads with his status as last Australian champion, Autosport adds context on his early retirement and Williams partnership, Crash.net and Sky Sports confirm the death, ESPN provides a brief obituary.

Recommended first read: Autosport offers the most detailed obituary, including career context and legacy, with an image and no paywall.

1980 F1 champion Alan Jones dies aged 80

How the sources differ

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Former F1 champion Jones dies aged 80

1980 F1 world champion Alan Jones dies aged 80

First Williams F1 world champion Alan Jones dies aged 80

Former F1 world champion Jones dies aged 80

1980 F1 world champion Alan Jones dies aged 80