Formula One Legend Eddie Jordan Passes Away After Cancer Battle, Just One Month After Heartbreaking Health Update
Eddie Jordan, the legendary Formula One figure, has passed away at the age of 76 after a courageous battle with cancer.
Jordan, who managed his own Formula One team from 1991 to 2005, remained deeply involved in the sport as a broadcaster for the BBC and Channel 4. He also managed prominent figures like Adrian Newey during his career.
Last year, the 76-year-old was diagnosed with both prostate and bladder cancer. His family confirmed his death on Thursday morning with a heartfelt statement:
“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 20th March 2025, at the age of 76, after battling an aggressive form of prostate cancer for the past 12 months.”
His family shared that Eddie was working until the end, having communicated on St. Patrick’s Day about his ambitions for the London Irish Rugby Football Club, where he had recently become Patron.
“EJ brought an abundance of charisma, energy, and Irish charm wherever he went,” they said. “We all have a huge hole missing without his presence. He will be missed by so many people, but he leaves us with so many great memories to keep us smiling through our sorrow.”
Jordan is survived by his children Zoe, Miki, Zak, and Kyle, and his wife, Marie. He will be deeply missed in the motorsport community and beyond by his vast number of loyal fans.
Tributes poured in from across the motorsport world, with former BBC colleague Jake Humphreys expressing his devastation. He wrote on X (formerly Twitter), “Utterly devastated. EJ has left us. Formula One won’t see the likes of Eddie again, a man with such a love for racing who hustled his way into the sport and ended up winning races.”
Humphreys continued, “More important than race wins, though, he won hearts. I will never forget how his face would light up whenever he saw a Jordan GP jacket, flag, or cap… as we traveled the world together years after the team had been sold.”
“Eddie’s greatest achievements were his four incredible children—Mikki, Zoe, Kyle, and Zak—who share his spirit. His wife Marie is one of the strongest, most wonderful women I’ve ever met.”
Christian Horner, CEO of Red Bull Racing, also paid tribute, remembering Eddie’s lively flair, charisma, and wit. “Eddie was a legendary figure in Formula One, and he’ll be sorely missed,” he said.
Jordan was a larger-than-life figure, both in the paddock and the media. He made an indelible mark on Formula One with his Jordan Grand Prix team, offering opportunities to drivers, engineers, and technicians. The team won four races and gave Michael Schumacher his Formula One debut in 1991.
Jordan later became an analyst for Channel 4 and the BBC between 2009 and 2015, known for his witty commentary and direct approach. His blunt remarks on Lewis Hamilton’s contract situation with Ferrari and his no-nonsense views earned him respect both in and out of the paddock.
Earlier this year, Jordan was still active in motorsport, managing Adrian Newey’s move from Red Bull to Aston Martin. He was awarded an honorary OBE in 2012 for his contributions to motorsport and charity and also received honorary doctorates from the Dublin Institute of Technology and the University of Ulster.
Jordan’s motorsport journey began in 1971, when he won the Irish Kart Championship. He later won the Irish Formula Atlantic Championship in 1978 and participated in Formula Ford and Formula Three. Despite a leg injury in 1976, he continued to race and eventually transitioned into team management.
