Motorsport mourns: Formula 1 legend Eddie Jordan dies at the age of 76!

Motorsport mourns: Formula 1 legend Eddie Jordan dies at the age of 76!

Eddie Jordan, the charismatic mind behind the legendary Jordan Grand Prix and former Formula 1 team boss, has died in Cape Town at the age of 76. His death not only leaves his family sad, but also the motorsport world, which mourns the loss of one of its most creative and inspiring minds. Jordan suffered from aggressive prostate cancer and passed away on March 20, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. “Eddie had a big influence on me and a lot of people in motorsport,” said Damon Hill, who became world champion in 1996 and won Jordan’s first Grand Prix victory in 1998 Kosmo reported.

Jordan, born in Dublin, first made a name for himself as a driver before taking the reins of his own Formula One team in the 1970s, which debuted in 1991. The team experienced its first moment of glory at the 1998 Belgian Grand Prix, where Damon Hill and Ralf Schumacher celebrated a historic one-two victory. Jordan was known for promoting talent and gave, among others, Michael Schumacher the opportunity to start his career in Formula 1. Several successful drivers such as Jean Alesi and Martin Brundle wore his team's colors. Following his team's decision to sell in 2005, Jordan launched a successful career as a commentator on BBC and Channel 4, where he was valued for his insights and lively reporting, such as FIA Formula E reported.

His legacy in motorsport