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    Alan Jones

    Alan Jones

    Awards & Honours

    3

    Awards Won

    2

    Honours

    2

    Rankings

    2

    Covers

    2

    Records

    Alan Jones's achievements in motorsport are legendary, particularly his 1980 Formula One World Championship which marked a turning point for the Williams team. He remains the only Australian to win the title for Williams and the last Australian to win the Australian Grand Prix. His induction into the Motorsport Australia Hall of Fame solidifies his place among the greatest drivers in the country's history. The 1980 season, where he secured 12 victories, is often cited as one of the most dominant performances in F1 history. His legacy extends beyond racing into Australian media, where his decades of influence as a talkback host shaped public discourse.

    Alan Jones receiving an award

    Awards

    Honours & Distinctions

    Member of the Order of Australia

    Australian Government·1981

    Awarded for services to motorsport and broadcasting

    Motorsport Australia Hall of Fame Induction

    Motorsport Australia·2000

    Recognized for outstanding contributions to Australian motorsport

    Rankings & Lists

    #2

    Greatest Australian Drivers

    Motorsport Network·2020
    #45

    Top 100 F1 Drivers of All Time

    Autosport·2022

    Magazine Covers

    Vogue Australia

    1980-12

    The Champion

    Motor Sport Magazine

    1981-01

    Jones: The King of Williams

    Records & Feats

    First Williams F1 Champion

    Historic First·1980

    First driver to win a World Championship for the Williams team

    Last Australian GP Winner

    Career Milestone·1980

    Last Australian driver to win the Australian Grand Prix