Australian motorsport legend Alan Jones dies at 81

Jones claimed the F1 world title in 1980 with Williams, and was the second Australian to win the drivers’ championship behind Sir Jack Brabham.

Reported by The Sydney Morning Herald. We will add other newspapers as they cover it. November 5, 2026, 02:16 UTC

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1. The Sydney Morning HeraldAustraliaNovember 5, 2026, 02:16 UTC

   Australian motorsport legend Alan Jones dies at 81

   Jones claimed the F1 world title in 1980 with Williams, and was the second Australian to win the drivers’ championship behind Sir Jack Brabham.

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   November 5, 2026, 02:16 UTC · Australian motorsport legend Alan Jones dies at 80