Flamboyant former Formula 1 team owner and television pundit, Eddie Jordan, has died at the age of 76.
The Irish, who had aggressive prostate cancer, died in the early hours of Thursday.
A statement from his family announced, “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.”
Jordan, who was known across the world for his outspoken, mischievous character, achieved rare success as an independent team owner.
His team, which made its debut in 1991, won four grands prix in its 15 years in the sport and challenged briefly for the drivers’ championship in 1999, before suffering declining fortunes and being sold in 2005.
He later became a television pundit, first for BBC Sport and then for Channel 4, where his outspoken views were paired with an ability to break major news stories.
The statement added that 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.”
Reacting to Jordan’s demise, F1 Chief Executive Stefano Domenicali said he was “deeply saddened” by his death, adding, “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.”
