Former Formula 1 world champion Alan Jones has died at the age of 80. The Australian driver won the 1980 drivers' title with Williams, securing four victories during the 1979 season including the Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort.
Jones' final season with Williams is said to reveal more about his character and racing approach than the championship itself. The 1980 title made him the first driver to win a world championship for the Williams team, which went on to become one of the most successful constructors in Formula 1 history.
Born in Melbourne in 1946, Jones competed in Formula 1 from 1975 to 1981 and made a brief return in 1983-1986. His 12 career wins and 24 podium finishes established him as one of Australia's most successful motorsport exports.
