{
  "id": 18241003,
  "title": "Australian F1 great Alan Jones dies aged 80",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/australian-f1-great-alan-jones-dies-aged-80",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-05T03:06:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/11/05/australian-f1-great-alan-jones-dies-aged-80"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Former Formula One world champion Alan Jones passed away at the age of 80 after a brief illness, according to reports. The news was confirmed by Australia's national broadcaster ABC. Jones, who won 12 Grands Prix throughout his career, claimed the title in 1980, becoming one of only two Australians to achieve this feat. His birthday fell on Monday, just a few days before his death. In a statement released by his wife Amanda Butler-Davis, the family expressed their deep sorrow over his passing, emphasizing that Alan will be remembered fondly by friends, family, and fans for his unwavering dedication to motorsport and his passionate character.",
  "summary": "Alan Jones won 12 Grands Prix across his career and claimed the world title in 1980, joining Jack Brabham as the only Australians to have done so.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Australian F1 world champion Alan Jones dies aged 80",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/australian-f1-world-champion-alan-jones-dies-aged-80",
        "published": "2026-11-05T03:06:29.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Australian F1 great Alan Jones dies aged 80",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/australian-f1-great-alan-jones-dies-aged-80-18247764",
        "published": "2026-11-05T04:09:57.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Alan Jones, the Australian who became the 1st driver to win an F1 title with Williams, dies aged 80",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/alan-jones-the-australian-who-became-the-1st-driver-to-win-an-f1",
        "published": "2026-11-05T05:27:32.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}