Former Method 1 workforce proprietor and broadcaster Eddie Jordan has died on the age of 76.
Jordan revealed in December he had been identified with an “aggressive” type of most cancers earlier in 2024.
He ran his personal F1 workforce between 1991 and 2005 earlier than shifting to a broadcast function, working for the BBC and Channel 4.
He “passed away peacefully” whereas surrounded by his family members in Cape City, South Africa, in keeping with a household assertion.
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Jordan pictured in 2012.
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Jordan (left) and his spouse Marie (proper) at Royal Ascot in 2010.
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Jordan and John Prescott.
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“EJ brought an abundance of charisma, energy and Irish charm everywhere he went. We all have a huge hole missing without his presence,” a household assertion learn.
“He will be missed by so many people, but he leaves us with tonnes of great memories to keep us smiling through our sorrow.”
Jordan, who was born in Dublin, Eire, operated his personal racing workforce in lower-level collection earlier than shifting as much as F1 in 1991, giving future seven-time champion Michael Schumacher his first race that 12 months.
Different drivers over time included Damon Hill, who received the 1996 championship with Williams, future Ferrari driver Rubens Barrichello, and Heinz-Harald Frentzen, who was third within the championship for Jordan in 1999.
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Christian Horner, principal of Crimson Bull Racing, mentioned in a press release on Instagram: “Very sorry to hear Eddie Jordan has sadly passed.
“Eddie was a vastly vibrant character who I first met in 1991 as a younger driver at his then new manufacturing facility after his first 12 months in Method One. His recommendation, ‘get a great sponsor… welcome to the Piranha Membership!’
“I was fortunate to overlap with him when I came into Formula One.
“He was within the twilight of his F1 profession race smart (certainly he even tried to promote me his workforce!) however went into different media actions the place he was at all times stuffed with vitality and enjoyable to work with.
“Formula One has lost a legend and we will miss his wit and his Irish charm. On behalf of Oracle Red Bull Racing we send our sincere condolences to Marie and the children at this sad time; our thoughts are with them.
“God velocity Eddie!”
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Lewis Hamilton walks with Jordan on the 2013 Singapore Grand Prix. Pic: AP
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Nigel Mansell with Jordan.
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Former F1 driver Martin Brundle OBE paid tribute to Jordan on X saying: “So many drivers owe you so much, you gave us our chances and believed in us.”
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Jordan with Pele.
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Jordan as boss of the Jordan Grand Prix workforce in 1998.
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Jordan with Jordan Pit Women.
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Jordan Grand Prix received 4 races earlier than Jordan bought the workforce in 2005.
