Eddie Jordan, the flamboyant former Method 1 staff proprietor and tv pundit, has died aged 76.
The Irishman, who had aggressive prostate most cancers, died within the early hours of Thursday morning.
A press release from his household mentioned: “It’s with profound disappointment that we announce the passing of Eddie Jordan OBE, the ex-Method 1 staff proprietor, TV pundit and entrepreneur.
“He handed away peacefully with household by his facet in Cape City within the early hours of 20 March 2025.”
Jordan, who was identified internationally for his outspoken, mischievous character, achieved uncommon success as an impartial staff proprietor.
His staff, which made its debut in 1991, received 4 grands prix in its 15 years within the sport and challenged briefly for the drivers’ championship in 1999, earlier than struggling declining fortunes and being bought in 2005.
Jordan later grew to become a tv pundit, first for BBC Sport after which for Channel 4, the place his outspoken views have been paired with a capability to interrupt main information tales.
The assertion from his household mentioned: “He was working till the final, having communicated on St Patrick’s Day about his ambitions for London Irish Rugby Soccer Membership, of which he had just lately grow to be patron.
“Eddie and Jordan Grand Prix have been identified for his or her rock and roll picture, bringing a enjoyable and thrilling aspect to F1, in addition to persistently performing above their weight.
“Many profitable F1 drivers owe their profession breaks to Eddie, and world champions together with Michael Schumacher and Damon Hill drove for him.
“EJ introduced an abundance of charisma, power and Irish appeal in every single place he went. All of us have an enormous gap lacking with out his presence.
“He might be missed by so many individuals, however he leaves us with tonnes of nice reminiscences to maintain us smiling by means of our sorrow.”
