Alan Jones, the Australian driver who won the 1980 Formula 1 World Championship with Williams, has died at the age of 80. The news was reported by the Associated Press on November 5, 2026.
Jones secured the drivers' title in 1980, becoming the first Australian to win the Formula 1 world championship since Jack Brabham. He drove for the Williams team during his championship-winning season, claiming five victories that year.
His career in Formula 1 spanned from 1975 to 1986, with additional races in 1983 and 1985-1986. Beyond his 1980 title, Jones achieved 12 race wins and 24 podium finishes across his F1 career.
