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Aussie Formula 1 Champion Alan Jones Dies Aged 80
He won the 1980 Formula 1 title for Williams by 13 points and later became a familiar broadcaster for Australian fans.
- Australian Formula 1 legend Alan Jones has died at 80, passing away three days after his birthday following a short battle with illness.
- Jones became only the second Australian to win the title after Sir Jack Brabham, triumphing for Williams in 1980 and defeating Brazilian Nelson Piquet by 13 points.
- Born in Melbourne, Jones made his debut at the 1975 Spanish Grand Prix; his maiden victory at the Austrian Grand Prix saw organizers play 'Happy Birthday to You' on the podium.
- Following his 1986 retirement, Jones became the face of Formula 1 in Australia, anchoring Nine's broadcasts alongside the late Darryl Eastlake for years.
- Jones is survived by his wife Amanda and twins Zara and Jack, along with daughter Camilla and son Christian, after receiving a cancer diagnosis only weeks ago.
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Australian F1 world champion Alan Jones dies after illness battle
Alan Jones, the last Australian to win the Formula 1 world championship has died just three days after his 80th birthday after a short battle with illness. Jones became just the second Australian, after Sir Jack Brabham, to win the title when he triumphed for Williams in 1980.
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