Eddie Jordan passes away at 76 following canc… read more
Eddie Jordan, the former Formula 1 team owner, television pundit, and entrepreneur, has passed away at the age of 76 after a courageous battle with prostate and bladder cancer. His family confirmed the news, stating that Jordan died peacefully in Cape Town on March 20, 2025, surrounded by loved ones.
Jordan had been privately dealing with the illness for much of 2024, sharing his diagnosis only late in the year. The announcement of his passing has left the motorsport community and fans worldwide mourning the loss of one of F1’s most iconic figures.
Born in Ireland, Eddie Jordan founded the Jordan Grand Prix team, which competed in Formula 1 from 1991 to 2005. The team made its mark on the sport, particularly in 1991, when Michael Schumacher made his debut at the Belgian Grand Prix for Jordan. Prior to forming his own team, Jordan had enjoyed success in the junior racing categories, most notably in British Formula 3, where he ran a team that included Martin Brundle. Brundle competed against Ayrton Senna in the 1983 British F3 season, establishing Jordan’s reputation in motorsport.
Jordan’s team had its most successful moment in 1998, when Damon Hill secured a memorable one-two finish at the Belgian Grand Prix, Jordan’s first victory as a team owner. The win came after Jordan instructed his driver, Ralf Schumacher, to hold position and not overtake Hill in challenging, wet conditions. In 1999, Jordan also made a bold challenge for the Formula 1 World Championship, with driver Heinz-Harald Frentzen coming close to dethroning Mika Hakkinen and Eddie Irvine. Frentzen won two races that season and finished third in the championship standings, but the team’s future would soon face challenges.
By 2002, the loss of a key engine deal with Honda made it difficult for Jordan to maintain his competitive edge, and in 2005, he sold his team to Russian businessman Alex Shnaider. The team continued under the Jordan name for one more season before being rebranded as Midland F1 in 2006. The team would eventually evolve into Spyker, Force India, and later Racing Point, now known as Aston Martin. During his time in F1, Jordan also worked closely with technical mastermind Adrian Newey.
In addition to his successful career in F1, Jordan became a familiar face on television. He joined the BBC’s F1 coverage in 2009 as a pundit, alongside David Coulthard and host Jake Humphrey. His keen insights and personality made him a favorite among fans. In 2012, Jordan was among the first to suggest that Lewis Hamilton would be moving to Mercedes, weeks before the official announcement. After the BBC lost the F1 broadcast rights in 2016, Jordan joined Channel 4’s F1 coverage and also briefly presented Top Gear during its post-Clarkson era.
In recent years, Jordan launched the Formula for Success podcast with Coulthard, further cementing his legacy as a voice in the world of motorsport.
Jordan is survived by his wife, Marie, and their four children. His legacy in the world of Formula 1, both as a team owner and a media personality, will be remembered for y
ears to come.
