Former Formula One owner Eddie Jordan has died aged 76, his family confirmed.
The former team owner and TV pundit had founded Jordan Grand Prix, a team which raced from 1991 to 2005, earning four F1 victories in that time. Giving a debut to eventual 7 time world champion Michael Schumacher at the Belgian Grand Prix, and giving driver Eddie Irvine a profile, are among other highlights.
At the same Grand Prix in 1998, Eddie Jordan achieved a one/two, with Damon Hill coming out on top, and Ralf Schumacher finishing second. The following year, saw Jordan Grand Prix enjoy arguably their best season, finishing third in the Constructors' Championship with Hill and Heinz-Harald Frentzen, with the latter also finishing third in the Drivers' Championship.
Eddie Jordan's death was confirmed by his family, who released this statement.
"It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Eddie Jordan OBE, the ex-Formula 1 team owner, TV pundit and entrepreneur", they said. "He passed away peacefully with family by his side in Cape Town in the early hours of 20 March 2025".
The former F1 owner had revealed that he was diagnosed with an "aggressive" form of cancer last year.
In a tribute to Jordan, F1 President and CEO Stefano Domenicali had this to say.
"We are deeply saddened to hear about the sudden loss of Eddie Jordan", he said. "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", Domenicali added. "In this moment of sorrow, my thoughts and those of the entire Formula 1 family are with his family and loved ones".
In 2005, Eddie Jordan sold Jordan Grand Prix, before embarking on the world of media, where he was a regular feature on BBC's coverage of F1, before going on to co present Top Gear from 2016 to 2018. He also entered the world of podcasting in recent times.
