Eddie Jordan OBE, the charismatic and influential former owner of Jordan Grand Prix, has died at the age of 76 after a year-long battle with an aggressive form of prostate cancer, Al Jazeera reports.
He passed away peacefully in Cape Town on March 20, 2025, surrounded by family.
The news was confirmed in a statement released by the Jordan family on Thursday.
“It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Eddie Jordan OBE, the ex-Formula 1 team owner, TV pundit and entrepreneur,” the statement read.
Jordan, who revealed his diagnosis of bladder and prostate cancer in December, acknowledged that the disease had spread to his spine and pelvis.
The Dublin-born Jordan made a significant impact on Formula One, first as a budding racer and then as the owner of his own team. Jordan Grand Prix, which debuted in 1991, achieved remarkable success as an independent outfit, securing four Grand Prix victories over 15 years.
Fellow Formula One figures mourned the loss of the Irishman. Damon Hill, who won a world championship with Williams in 1996, told the BBC:
“There will never be anyone like Eddie Jordan. He was gregarious, as you know. He was irreverent, he was crazy. I lived in Ireland when I raced with Eddie and I was privileged to have won a Grand Prix with Eddie and seen the effect – he influenced everyone.”
Beyond Hill’s victory, Jordan saw further success with Heinz-Harald Frentzen in 1999, who briefly challenged for the World Championship title. He also famously gave Michael Schumacher his Formula One debut at the 1991 Belgian Grand Prix, launching the career of the German driver who went on to win a record-equalling seven World Championships.
Jordan sold his F1 team in 2005, which has since evolved into Aston Martin.
Before making his mark in Formula One, Jordan enjoyed success in the Irish Kart Championship and raced in various categories, including Formula Ford, Formula 3, and Formula 2. He even participated in the prestigious 24 Hours of Le Mans.
Known for his flamboyant personality and diverse interests, Jordan was also a drummer in his own band, an avid golfer and cyclist, and a patron of the arts. He also maintained a significant portfolio of business ventures.
