Alan Jones, 1980 Formula 1 world champion, dies aged 80
The Australian driver died after a brief illness; further details of his death have not been given.
Key facts
Story- Alan Jones, the 1980 Formula 1 world champion, has died at the age of 80.
- The Australian driver died following a brief illness.
- Further details about his death and funeral have not been given.
Alan Jones, the 1980 Formula 1 world champion, has died at the age of 80, after a brief illness. The Australian driver was the first Australian to win the title, and his death was reported on Wednesday evening.
It is not known where Jones died, or what illness he had. No family statement or formal tribute from a racing body has been issued.
A career at the top of motor racing
Jones won the Formula 1 drivers' championship in 1980, driving for the Williams team. He was one of the most recognised figures in the sport during that period. Motor racing fans in Australia and around the world remember him as a fierce competitor.
What is not yet known
It is not known when Jones's funeral will take place, or whether a memorial is planned. Formula 1 and Australian motorsport bodies have not yet made any comment.
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