Alan Jones, 1980 F1 champion, dies aged 80

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Alan Jones

Alan Jones, Williams' first Formula 1 world champion, died aged 80 after a brief illness. Tributes from Piastri and Williams lead coverage, celebrating his aggressive racing and legacy.

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Formula1.com and F1i lead on tributes, while The Race and Autosport focus on his career and character. BBC and Sky provide concise obituaries. Piastri's personal tribute adds a contemporary driver's perspective.

Recommended first read: Autosport's obituary is the most comprehensive, covering his career, championship, and legacy with context, and includes an image.

Alan Jones, 1980 F1 champion, dies aged 80

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