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Alan Jones Dies at 80
Williams' first F1 champion Alan Jones dies at 80.
In brief
Williams' first F1 champion Alan Jones dies at 80. Alan Jones, Williams' first F1 world champion, died at 80 after a career spanning 1975-1981 and brief returns. Originally reported by Autoweek.
Alan Jones dies
Alan Jones, Williams' first Formula 1 World Champion, died at 80.
Career start
Jones made his debut in 1975 and took a victory with Shadow in Austria in 1977.
Williams team
Jones joined Williams in 1978 under Sir Frank Williams and Patrick Head.
Williams success
Williams introduced the ground effect FW07 in 1979, leading to Jones' three consecutive wins.
World title
Jones won the 1980 F1 world title, Williams' first championship.
Later career
Jones left F1 after 1981, returned briefly with Arrows and Team Haas, and died at 80.
In short
Alan Jones, Williams' first F1 world champion, died at 80 after a career spanning 1975-1981 and brief returns.
