Jones died on Thursday, 5 November, just three days after celebrating his 80th birthday. His death was announced by his wife, Amanda Butler-Davis, in a statement released through Motorsport Australia.
The Australian racing star made history in 1980 when he won the Formula 1 drivers' championship with Williams, becoming the first driver to secure the title for the British team.
He remains the last Australian to win the Formula 1 world championship.
"We are extremely saddened to announce the passing of our beloved Alan, who passed away on 5 November following a short illness," Butler-Davis said.
She added that he would be remembered by his family, close friends and the many fans who supported him throughout his career.
Jones' journey to Formula 1 greatness
Jones began his Formula 1 career in 1975, making his debut with Hesketh at the Spanish Grand Prix.
His breakthrough came in 1977 when he secured his first Grand Prix victory with Shadow at the Austrian Grand Prix.
He joined Williams in 1978, beginning a partnership that would become one of the defining chapters of his racing career.
After finishing third in the drivers' championship in 1979, Jones returned the following season with an impressive run of performances.
He won five races in 1980, securing the championship ahead of Brazilian driver Nelson Piquet.
His achievement made him the second Australian to win the Formula 1 world title after Sir Jack Brabham, who claimed the championship three times in 1959, 1960 and 1966.
Jones recorded 12 Grand Prix victories across his Formula 1 career, which included 116 race starts between 1975 and 1986.
A championship that changed Williams' history
Jones' 1980 triumph was a major milestone for Williams, giving the team its first drivers' world championship.
He continued to compete at the highest level in 1981, finishing third in the drivers' standings and winning in Las Vegas for the final time in his Formula 1 career.
He initially retired at the end of that season but later returned for a brief appearance with Arrows in 1983.
Jones subsequently made a full-time comeback with Haas in 1985, competing through the 1986 season before bringing his Formula 1 career to a close.
Beyond the world championship, he also secured a special place in Australian motorsport history.
He won the 1980 Australian Grand Prix at Calder Park Raceway, when the event was not part of the Formula 1 world championship. He remains the most recent Australian driver to win the race.
Life beyond Formula 1
Jones remained involved in motorsport after leaving Formula 1, competing in touring car and endurance racing, particularly in Australia.
He continued racing until 2002 and later became a familiar television motorsport commentator in his home country.
His contribution to the sport extended beyond his achievements on the track, with his personality and outspoken commentary making him a recognisable figure among racing fans.
In her tribute, Butler-Davis described her husband as someone whose dedication had left a lasting mark on motorsport.
"Alan dedicated his life to motorsport, building a legacy that will live on through the countless people he touched along the way," she said.
She added that his achievements, passion and distinctive character had made an enduring contribution to the sport in Australia and internationally.
Jones is survived by his wife, Amanda, and his six children: Christian, Amber, Zara, Jack, Camilla and Emma.
His death marks the passing of a major figure in Formula 1 history, whose championship victory helped shape Williams' rise and inspired generations of Australian motorsport fans.
