# Alan Jones Dies at 80

> Williams' first F1 champion Alan Jones dies at 80.
- Title: Alan Jones Dies at 80 · Autoweek | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Autoweek — https://autoweek.com/racing/formula-1/a74344752/alan-jones-williams-first-f1-world-champion-obit
- Author: Phillip Horton
- Published: 2026-11-05T14:29:09+00:00
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Alan Jones, Williams' first F1 world champion, died at 80 after a career spanning 1975-1981 and brief returns.