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F1 champion Jones pays respect to 'true enthusiast' Frank Williams

On Sunday, Frank Williams passed away at the age of 79. Williams founded the team with the same name in 1977 and Alan Jones won the world championship for the first time in 1980. The Australian driver looks back fondly on his association with Williams. "He embodied the spirit and determination of the ultimate enthusiast," he said. Williams both a boss and a friend Jones drove for Williams from 1978 to 1981. He scored 11 victories and won the championship in 1980. In 1979 and 1981, Jones finished third in the championship. In an interview with Motorsport he talks about the special bond he had with Williams. "At the end of the day, he was not only a boss, but also a friend. I...
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