Alan Jones, Australia's 1980 Formula 1 world champion, dies at 80
Daily Sabah · Associated Press ·
Alan Jones, the Australian driver who made history by winning Williams' first Formula One World Championship in 1980, has died at the age of 80...
Alan Jones, the Australian driver who made history by winning Williams' first Formula One World Championship in 1980, has died at the age of 80 following a brief illness, his family announced Thursday.
His wife, Amanda, confirmed his death in a statement, paying tribute to a driver whose achievements made him one of Australia's most celebrated motorsport figures.
"We are extremely saddened to announce the passing of our beloved Alan,” she said. "He will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by those closest to him, as well as the many fans whose support he was always grateful for.”
Read the full story at Daily Sabah · All coverage of this story