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Alan Jones, the 1980 Formula 1 world champion, has died at the age of 80. Jones, born in Melbourne, began his career in the UK in the 1960s before returning to Australia. He made his F1 debut in 1975 and won his first race in 1977. Jones drove for several teams, including Williams, with whom he won the 1980 championship. He retired from F1 in 1986 but continued to race in other categories until 2002. Jones also had a successful media career as a commentator on Australian F1 TV coverage.
Jones's death has brought attention to the dangerous era of motorsport he competed in. He raced during a time when the safety of drivers, marshals, and spectators was not a priority. Jones's career was marked by several tragedies, including the deaths of fellow drivers Tom Pryce and Gilles Villeneuve. Despite the risks, Jones left a significant legacy in the sport, both on and off the track.
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