Alan Jones's first F1 grand prix victory in 1977 was so out of the blue that he said the band played Happy Birthday to him instead of the national anthem, but is the story true?
The anthem mix-up that became an enduring myth in the Alan Jones legend
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ABC News AU - NationalBy Kyle PollardEXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Alan Jones's first F1 grand prix victory in 1977 was so out of the blue that he said the band played Happy Birthday to him instead of the national anthem, but is the story true?
Key Takeaways
- The anthem mix-up that became an enduring myth in the Alan Jones legend.
- Alan Jones's first F1 grand prix victory in 1977 was so out of the blue that he said the band played Happy Birthday to him instead of the national anthem, but is the story true?
- Alan Jones's first F1 grand prix victory in 1977 was so out of the blue that he said the band played Happy Birthday to him instead of the national anthem, but is the story true?
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