Alan Jones, the former Formula 1 world champion, has died

Alan Jones, the former Formula 1 world champion, passed away at the age of 80 after a brief illness. He was the last Australian to win the F1 championship, achieving this in 1980. Born in Melbourne in 1946, Jones began his racing career in Europe and joined Formula 1 in 1975. He won five races in 1980, securing the championship ahead of Nelson Piquet. After retiring in 1986, he became a well-known motorsport commentator. The Australian Grand Prix organizers honored him, noting his significant impact on the sport and his legacy in Australian motorsport.