Formula One world champion Alan Jones dies after ‘short illness’

Alan Jones, the 1980 Formula One world champion, died on Thursday, only a few days after his 80th birthday.

He remains the last Australian to win the F1 title and was only the second Australian to win the championship after Sir Jack Brabham.

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“We are extremely saddened to announce the passing of our beloved Alan, who passed away on 5 November following a short illness,” his wife Amanda Butler-Davis said.

“He will be dearly missed and fondly remembered by those closest

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