Alan Jones WDC - MBE (1946–2026)
Farewell to an Aussie Giant: Remembering Alan Jones MBE (1946–2026) Today the motorsport world bows its head in profound sorrow. Formula 1® has lost one of its fiercest competitors, its truest characters, and an immortal of the asphalt: Alan Jones MBE , the 1980 World Drivers' Champion , who has passed away at the age of 80. At Senate Grand Prix , this loss hits right at the heart of our family. Over the years, we were blessed and privileged to welcome Alan to our exclusive Driver Meet & Greet events, often alongside fellow Williams World Champion Damon Hill for unforgettable Q&A sessions and what a pair to have two WDCs at an event like this. The stories of sold skool F1 ® were fascinating. Out of all the racing legends we have ever hosted, AJ stood in a league of his own. He gave you his full attention, looked you straight in the eye, listened intently, and shared the unfiltered truth about what it took to wrestle a ground-effect Formula ...
