Born in Dublin, Eddie Jordan, renowned Formula 1 team owner and entrepreneur, has passed away at 76 in Cape Town. Jordan's family confirmed his peaceful passing, noting he remained active until his final days, including his recent role as patron of London Irish Rugby Football Club.

Jordan's journey began in banking before a pivotal summer in Jersey introduced him to go-karting. He won the Irish karting championship in 1971 and progressed through Formula Ford and Formula 3, where he overcame a serious crash at Mallory Park. By 1980, he established Eddie Jordan Racing at Silverstone.

Jordan Grand Prix entered Formula 1 in 1991, quickly becoming known for launching the careers of legendary drivers, including Michael Schumacher, Jean Alesi, and Rubens Barrichello. The team's greatest success came in 1999, finishing third in the constructors' championship, with Heinz-Harald Frentzen mounting a serious title challenge.

Notable achievements include:

• First F1 victory at the 1998 Belgian Grand Prix
• Four grand prix wins in total
• 250 F1 race entries
• Launching multiple world champions' careers

After selling his team in 2005 (now Aston Martin), Jordan remained influential in F1 as a pundit for BBC and Channel 4, and later hosted the "Formula For Success" podcast with David Coulthard. In December 2024, he revealed his battle with bladder and prostate cancer.

Jordan's legacy extends beyond his racing achievements, remembered for bringing rock and roll flair to F1 and his remarkable ability to spot and nurture racing talent. His charismatic presence and entrepreneurial spirit fundamentally shaped modern Formula 1.

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