Eddie Jordan, the respected former Formula 1 team principal and television pundit, has died at 76 following a battle with cancer. He led the Jordan Grand Prix team from 1991 to 2005 and transitioned to punditry with the BBC and Channel 4. His influence on F1 is highlighted by his mentorship of many famous drivers, including Michael Schumacher.
Eddie Jordan, the former Formula 1 team principal and television pundit, has passed away at the age of 76. The Irishman had publicly disclosed his battle with bladder and prostate cancer in December 2024, which had progressed to his spine and pelvis. Despite his optimistic outlook and ongoing chemotherapy treatment in Cape Town, South Africa, his family confirmed his death in the early hours of March 20, 2025.
In a heartfelt family statement, it was noted: “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.” Jordan was the founder of Jordan Grand Prix, a team he managed from 1991 until 2005, before transitioning to television punditry with the BBC in 2009 and later Channel 4, where he served as lead analyst starting in 2016.
His team, Jordan Grand Prix, was notable for giving many prominent racers their start in Formula 1, including seven-time champion Michael Schumacher during his debut at the 1991 Belgian Grand Prix. By the late nineties, the team competed at the top level, capturing its first F1 victory with Damon Hill in 1998, again at the Belgian Grand Prix. The team faced financial difficulties, leading to its sale in 2005; it underwent several rebrands before being liquidated in 2018. Its assets were ultimately acquired by the new Racing Point F1 Team, which currently operates as Aston Martin from the same site in Silverstone that Jordan once used.
The Formula 1 community mourns the loss of Eddie Jordan, whose contributions to the sport and flair as a personality will be remembered.
Eddie Jordan’s passing marks a significant loss for the Formula 1 world, wherein he was not only a prominent team principal but also a well-respected commentator. His journey in motorsport, from founding Jordan Grand Prix to offering insightful analysis on television, has left an indelible mark on the sport. Jordan will be remembered for his role in the careers of many racing legends and his vibrant persona that brought color to F1 coverage.
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