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The anthem mix-up that became an enduring myth in the Alan Jones legend

Alan Jones's first F1 grand prix victory in 1977 was so out of the blue that he said the band played Happy Birthday to him instead of the national anthem, but is the story true?

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    The anthem mix-up that became an enduring myth in the Alan Jones legend

    Alan Jones's first F1 grand prix victory in 1977 was so out of the blue that he said the band played Happy Birthday to him instead of the national anthem, but is the story true?

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