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1980 F1 World Champion Alan Jones Dies Aged 80
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Australian racing driver Alan Jones, who won the 1980 Formula One world title with Williams, has died aged 80 after a short illness, his family announced on Thursday. He took 12 grand prix victories, including the 1980 British Grand Prix, and remains the last Australian to be crowned champion. He later became a forthright motorsport TV commentator. He had celebrated his 80th birthday on Monday.
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