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Jones takes the crown, Donnelly survives and Crashgate shakes F1
Three symbolic Formula 1 moments: Alan Jones’ title, Érik Comas’ close escape and the Renault scandal that rocked Singapore.
28 September 2026 1 min read 1 views
In Formula 1 history, September 7 brings back three very different memories. In 1980, Alan Jones secured the world championship with Williams, sealing a season built on control and consistency.
In 1992, Érik Comas walked away from a terrifying crash at Spa, while 2008 saw the Singapore scandal break open: the so-called Crashgate affair, which dragged Renault into one of motorsport’s most controversial episodes.