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Former Formula 1 Driver and 1980 World Champion Alan Jones passes away

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The driver, who became the second Australian driver after Jack Brabham to become Champion, passed away a few days after his 80th birthday. Motorsport Australia, on behalf of Jones' wife, Amanda Butler-Davis, issued a statement saying: "We are extremely saddened to announce the…

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