Formula 1 Pioneer Eddie Jordan Dies at 76

The former team owner and media personality passed away in Cape Town after battling aggressive cancer, leaving a legacy celebrated across motorsport and beyond.

Eddie Jordan, founder of Jordan Grand Prix, passed away on March 20, 2025, at the age of 76, surrounded by family in Cape Town, South Africa.
He was diagnosed with aggressive bladder and prostate cancer in 2024, which later spread to his spine and pelvis.
Jordan Grand Prix, which competed in Formula 1 from 1991 to 2005, achieved notable success, including four race wins and a third-place Constructors' Championship finish in 1999.
Jordan is credited with giving Michael Schumacher his Formula 1 debut in 1991 and nurturing other talents like Damon Hill and Heinz-Harald Frentzen.
Tributes from across the sports world, including F1 leaders and athletes, highlight his charisma, contributions to motorsport, and enduring impact.