Former Formula 1 world champion Alan Jones has died at the age of 80. The Australian driver, who won the 1980 drivers' title with Williams, passed away on November 6, 2026.
Jones claimed four victories for Williams during the 1979 season, including the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort. His final season with the team is said to reveal more about his character and determination than the championship itself.
Jones became Australia's second Formula 1 world champion after Jack Brabham, securing the title in the Williams FW07B. He raced in Formula 1 from 1975 to 1981 and made a brief return in 1983-1986, earning 12 wins and 24 podium finishes across his career.
