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Formula 1 legend Eddie Jordan passes away aged 76 as tributes pour in
Much-loved Formula 1 pundit and former team owner Eddie Jordan has sadly passed way at the age of 76. Jordan, who ran his own team between 1991 and 2005, had been battling prostate and bladder cancer for the past 12 months. Jordan was one of the most popular figures in the paddockGetty A statement from his family read: “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.” They added: “He was working until the last, having communicated on St Patrick’s Day about his ambitions for London Irish Rugby Football Club, of which he had recently become patron. “Eddie and Jordan Grand Prix were known for their rock and roll image, bringing a fun and exciting element to F1, as well as consistently performing above their weight. “Many successful F1 drivers owe their career breaks to Eddie, and world champions including Michael Schumacher and Damon Hill drove for him. “EJ brought an abundance of charisma, energy and Irish charm everywhere he went. We all have a huge hole missing without his presence. “He will be missed by so many people, but he leaves us with tonnes of great memories to keep us smiling through our sorrow.” Tributes immediately started pouring in with Jake Humphrey, who presented BBC coverage alongside Jordan writing on X: “Utterly devastated. EJ has left us. “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.” Jordan was one of F1’s most colourful figuresGetty After his success as a team owner he became an adored punditGetty Jordan recently revealed his cancer diagnosis in December while speaking to podcast co-host David Coulthard. When discussing Sir Chris Hoy’s cancer battle, Jordan explained he had a similar illness, saying: “We’ve kind of alluded to it David, over the shows. Way back in March and April, I was diagnosed with bladder and prostate cancer. “And then it spread into the spine and the pelvis, so it was quite aggressive. “And we’ve all heard about our wonderful friend Sir Chris Hoy, who is an absolute megastar, and he [was] coming out and talking about illness such as like what I’ve got, but he’s a far younger man.” He then offered some advice to listeners, saying: “This is a little message for all the anchors and everybody listening to this: don’t wait 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.” Speaking to talkSPORT on February 13, he told host and good friend Alan Brazil: “I’ve just come out of getting chemo and I’m not 100 per cent together. “I’m just not myself at this moment in time so please forgive me.” Brazil replied: “It’s a great encouragement mate, well done you. Take care and get your health better.” Jordan was married to a former basketball player, Marie, and they had four children together. His Jordan Grand Prix team entered F1 in 1991 with their iconic yellow livery and remain part of the sport’s folklore to this day. Achieving rare success as an independent team, Jordan racked up four victories and even had a run at the world title in 1999 with British driver Damon Hill. Jordan also gave the legendary Michael Schumacher his F1 debut, and fielded other big names like Rubens Barrichello and Heinz-Harald Frentzen. But it was Jordan’s infectious personality that he will be best remembered for as he lit up the paddock as a team owner and pundit. A regular contributor to talkSPORT, Jordan was a class act when it came to younger journalists breaking into the sport, having time for anyone and always offering a unique take on the crazy world of F1 that is best characterised by people like him.
Much-loved Formula 1 pundit and former team owner Eddie Jordan has sadly passed way at the age of 76.
Jordan, who ran his own team between 1991 and 2005, had been battling prostate and bladder cancer for the past 12 months.
A statement from his family read: “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.”
They added: “He was working until the last, having communicated on St Patrick’s Day about his ambitions for London Irish Rugby Football Club, of which he had recently become patron.
“Eddie and Jordan Grand Prix were known for their rock and roll image, bringing a fun and exciting element to F1, as well as consistently performing above their weight.
“Many successful F1 drivers owe their career breaks to Eddie, and world champions including Michael Schumacher and Damon Hill drove for him.
“EJ brought an abundance of charisma, energy and Irish charm everywhere he went. We all have a huge hole missing without his presence.
“He will be missed by so many people, but he leaves us with tonnes of great memories to keep us smiling through our sorrow.”
Tributes immediately started pouring in with Jake Humphrey, who presented BBC coverage alongside Jordan writing on X: “Utterly devastated. EJ has left us.
“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.”
Jordan recently revealed his cancer diagnosis in December while speaking to podcast co-host David Coulthard.
When discussing Sir Chris Hoy’s cancer battle, Jordan explained he had a similar illness, saying: “We’ve kind of alluded to it David, over the shows. Way back in March and April, I was diagnosed with bladder and prostate cancer.
“And then it spread into the spine and the pelvis, so it was quite aggressive.
“And we’ve all heard about our wonderful friend Sir Chris Hoy, who is an absolute megastar, and he [was] coming out and talking about illness such as like what I’ve got, but he’s a far younger man.”
He then offered some advice to listeners, saying: “This is a little message for all the anchors and everybody listening to this: don’t wait 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.”
Speaking to talkSPORT on February 13, he told host and good friend Alan Brazil: “I’ve just come out of getting chemo and I’m not 100 per cent together.
“I’m just not myself at this moment in time so please forgive me.”
Brazil replied: “It’s a great encouragement mate, well done you. Take care and get your health better.”
Jordan was married to a former basketball player, Marie, and they had four children together.
His Jordan Grand Prix team entered F1 in 1991 with their iconic yellow livery and remain part of the sport’s folklore to this day.
Achieving rare success as an independent team, Jordan racked up four victories and even had a run at the world title in 1999 with British driver Damon Hill.
Jordan also gave the legendary Michael Schumacher his F1 debut, and fielded other big names like Rubens Barrichello and Heinz-Harald Frentzen.
But it was Jordan’s infectious personality that he will be best remembered for as he lit up the paddock as a team owner and pundit.
A regular contributor to talkSPORT, Jordan was a class act when it came to younger journalists breaking into the sport, having time for anyone and always offering a unique take on the crazy world of F1 that is best characterised by people like him.
