Tributes have poured in following the tragic passing of former Formula 1 team owner turned pundit, Eddie Jordan.
Jordan’s family wrote that he “passed away peacefully with family by his side in Cape Town in the early hours of 20 March 2025.”
The Irishman had recently been battling prostate cancer, he was 76.
A passionate independent team owner who led his eponymous F1 outfit from 1991 through 2005, Jordan left a profound impact on the sport. He later became an equally passionate pundit and tributes to the F1 legend followed the news of his untimely passing.
Colleagues past and present pay tribute to Jordan
“We are deeply saddened to hear about the sudden loss of Eddie Jordan,” said F1 President and CEO Stefano Domenicali. “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. In this moment of sorrow, my thoughts and those of the entire Formula 1 family are with his family and loved ones.”
Williams driver Carlos Sainz wrote on X, saying “Extremely sad to learn that Eddie has passed away. A true icon and loved character of our sport. Passionate, loyal and truly one of a kind. He will be dearly missed. R.I.P.”
Jordan gave F1 opportunities to several driving talents granting Michael Schumacher his 1991 debut and Martin Brundle a seat to close out his career in 1996.
On X, Brundle wrote “RIP my friend. Condolences to each and every one of your lovely family. What a character. What a rock star. What a racer. So many drivers owe you so much, you gave us our chances and believed in us.”
Jordan leaves a lasting legacy – Aston Martin
Jordan’s F1 team continued in his absence under several guises and is now thriving as Aston Martin. Team Principal and CEO Andy Cowell added to the tributes.
“Eddie Jordan was one of the all-time motorsport greats,” wrote Cowell. “He was a one-off, a wonderful human being, and a charismatic leader who founded this team and took it to F1 in 1991. His vision laid the foundations for us and he leaves a lasting legacy for the entire motorsport community. Today we pay tribute to a legend of the sport and our thoughts are with his family, friends, and colleagues.”
Aston Martin Team Owner Lawrence Stroll added: “Eddie Jordan was a true racer, a great leader, and one of the biggest characters in our sport. He was a friend who I have known for more than thirty years and I will miss him greatly. My thoughts, and those of everybody at Aston Martin, are with his family and friends.”
Jordan’s F1 punditry work ended with Channel 4 but he spent several years presenting with BBC alongside Jake Humphrey, who wrote an emotional tribute to his former colleague and friend.
“Formula 1 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,” he wrote on X.
“More important than race wins though, he won hearts. I will never forget how his face would always light up whenever he saw a Jordan GP jacket, flag or cap… as we travelled the world together years after the team had been sold.
“His greatest achievements were Mikki, Zoe, Kyle and Zak. His incredible four kids who share his spirit. His wife Marie is one of the strongest, most wonderful women I have ever met.
“The four years we spent together hosting F1 on the BBC were the greatest of my career. Wing-walking, scooter riding, car driving madness that I know he loved deeply.
“His incredible spirit and love of life lives on in me, and my children who were lucky enough to meet him and hear all about him.
“Eddie lit up a room whenever he entered it. That is a lesson for us all – be the light in the room. I was lucky enough to share one final, cherished meal with him and his boys a few months ago. It was special. We talked about me doing one final interview with him. Sadly that will never happen.
“As I left his final words were ‘I love you brother’ One of the Three Amigos is gone. The world seems a little less bright this morning. Farewell friend. Play the spoons up there for me.”
Those tributes are the tip of the iceberg, with teams, drivers, peers, colleagues and more all left impacted by Jordan’s passing.
It goes to show the positive mark he’s left on our sport and how he will be sorely missed.
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