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RIP
'True legend': Tributes paid to former F1 boss Eddie Jordan after his death aged 76
His family said he passed away peacefully in the early hours of this morning.
LAST UPDATE | 20 Mar 2025
FORMER FORMULA ONE team owner, TV pundit and entrepreneur Eddie Jordan has been hailed as one-of-a-kind after he died today at the age of 76.
The Dubliner, who had spoken publicly of his cancer diagnosis in recent years, died peacefully in South Africa this morning.
In a statement, his family said: “It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Eddie Jordan OBE the ex-Formula 1 team owner, TV pundit and entrepreneur.
“He passed away peacefully with family by his side in Cape Town in the early hours of 20 March 2025.”
We are deeply saddened to hear about the sudden loss of Eddie Jordan.
— Formula 1 (@F1) March 20, 2025
With his inexhaustible energy he always knew how to make people smile, remaining genuine and brilliant at all times.
Eddie has been a protagonist of an era of F1 and he will be deeply missed.
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Jordan ran his own team in F1 between 1991 and 2005 before continuing to be involved in the sport as a broadcaster for the BBC and Channel 4.
His team, which he named after himself, entered 250 races and won four times, with Damon Hill leading home Jordan’s best-ever result – a one-two finish at the 1998 Belgian Grand Prix.
Jordan also handed Michael Schumacher his F1 debut at the 1991 Belgian Grand Prix, with the German going on to win a record-breaking seven world championships – an accomplishment only matched by Lewis Hamilton in 2020.
He went on to be a pundit for the BBC’s and Channel 4′s F1 coverage, and also appeared as a host on Top Gear.
In December last year, he spoke about his cancer diagnosis on his Formula For Success podcast. He said he had bladder and prostate cancer which spread to his spine and pelvis.
“We’ve all heard about our wonderful friend, Sir Chris Hoy, who’s an absolute megastar, and he is coming out and talking about illnesses like what I’ve got, but he’s a far younger man,” he said.
“But this is a little message, and everybody listening to this: Don’t waste or put it off. Go and get tested, because in life, you’ve got chances.
“And there is so much medical advice out there and so many things that you can do to extend your lifetime. Go and do it. Don’t be stupid. Don’t be shy. It’s not a shy thing. Look after your body, guys.”
Tributes
In a statement shared on social media, Formula One CEO Stefano Domenicali said: “We are deeply saddened to hear about the sudden loss of Eddie Jordan.
“With his inexhaustible energy he always knew how to make people smile, remaining genuine and brilliant at all times. Eddie has been a protagonist of an era of F1 and he will be deeply missed,” he said.
“In this moment of sorrow, my thoughts and those of the entire Formula 1 family are with his family and loved ones.”
Taoiseach Micheál Martin said he was “greatly saddened” at Jordan’s death.
“Eddie lived life to the full, facing his final days with the same courage and tenacity displayed throughout many years as an entrepreneur, F1 pioneer and TV pundit,” he said.
“There were few like him. My sympathies to his family and friends.”
Saddened to hear of the passing of Formula 1 legend Eddie Jordan.
— Simon Harris TD (@SimonHarrisTD) March 20, 2025
A proud Dubliner, Eddie’s impact on the world of motorsport was truly remarkable.
His passion, vision, and leadership shaped the sport and inspired so many.
His legacy will live on.
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Tánaiste Simon Harris said Jordan was “a proud Dublin” whose impact on the world of motorsport was “truly remarkable”.
“His passion, vision, and leadership shaped the sport and inspired so many. His legacy will live on,” he said.
Aston Martin said in a statement: “We’re deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Eddie Jordan. His impact will be felt across the motorsport community for generations to come. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and colleagues at this time.”
McLaren said Jordan was “a legend of the sport”, adding: “His passion and contributions to F1 left an incredible mark.”
Meanwhile, presenter Jake Humphrey, who worked alongside Jordan at the BBC, remarked that “Formula One won’t see the likes of Eddie ever again, where a guy with a love for racing can hustle his way into the sport and end up winning races”.
“More important than race wins though, he won hearts,” added Humphrey. “Eddie lit up a room whenever he entered it.”
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