Triumph, tragedy and Alan Jones's drive to survive F1's deadliest era
Alan Jones, 1980 F1 legend, died of a heart attack at the 1980 Dutch GP. A tragic accident occurred during a F1 race when Jones, who was driving for Williams, collided with a teammate. Jones' death marked a turning point in F1 history, as the sport began to prioritize the safety of drivers, marshals, and spectators.
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Published 07 Nov 2026, 01:05 UTC · Updated 07 Nov 2026, 01:10 UTC
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