The Irishman, who had been fighting prostate cancer, died in the early hours of Thursday morning
A statement from his family said: "He leaves us with tonnes of great memories"
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Jordan's team competed between 1991 and 2005 and entered 250 races in Formula 1, winning four times
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Former F1 boss and TV pundit Eddie Jordan dies aged 76
Obituary: Eddie Jordan, the flamboyant deal-maker of Formula 1
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Image source, Getty Images'There will never be anyone like Eddie Jordan' - Hill
Haas Formula 1 driver Esteban Ocon has posted on X and wrote: "I was lucky enough to know Eddie. A great character of our sport and an even better person. My thoughts are with his family and friends. RIP Eddie."
Jennie Gow
F1 pit-lane reporter on BBC Radio 5 Live
Lewis Hamilton's move to Mercedes, Michael Schumacher's return to Formula One on 2010, Felipe Massa's departure from Ferrari, Eddie called them all because he was always in the best place.
He was absolutely the epitome of coolness and rock and roll. He had his own band. He often played with David Coulthard, all the other gang that behind the scenes were hard and fast racers but actually when Eddie got involved front of stage powerhouses of rock music.
He was just a fantastic person.
Andrew Benson
BBC F1 correspondent
Image source, Getty ImagesThere was also a rock'n'roll aspect to Eddie Jordan's character. He played the drums in a band and had many associates in the music industry including John Lydon, better known as Johnny Rotten of the Sex Pistols and Public Image Ltd, and Boyzone's Shane Lynch.
He founded a Formula 1 team out of nothing, built it to win races, and even in one heady year challenged for the championship. But he could not survive for long in the rarefied air at the summit of the sport, and the team sank even quicker than it rose.
Of course, when it was on its last legs and he sold it on, he made himself a fortune. He was always a canny businessman with an eye for a deal.
Perhaps that is what attracted the eye of Bernie Ecclestone, F1's commercial boss throughout Jordan's career. Ecclestone, a former second-hand car dealer, recognised a kindred spirit and was a kind of guardian angel at times as Jordan navigated the choppy waters of being a privateer team owner.
Eddie Jordan is survived by his wife Marie, and their four children, Zoe, Miki, Zak and Kyle.
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One of a kind, met briefly early 90s at Silverstone let me park my car at the Jordan factory, inspirational character who’s legacy will live on through those he touched, will not be forgotten. Rest easy EJ
PJ
I know most people relate more strongly to the 7Up livery, but the late 90s JGP cars are absolutely legendary to me. I still love them. The Jordan team, and him himself, were the plucky underdogs going up against mammoth teams with endless money and resources. And yet, EJ managed to beat them sometimes. Us Brits love an underdog. And those beautiful yellow machines were just that. Race in Peace, EJ.
Luke
Eddie wasn’t just about the Team and the drivers, he was there for the fans too.. I can still see him playing the drums at the Silverstone camp site having a ball on the Saturday night before race day. True legend and gentleman.
Anon
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TV presenter Jake Humphrey, a friend and colleague of Eddie Jordan, added on BBC Radio 5 Live: "We kept in touch. I messaged him just recently after attending a Formula 1 race and said 'the sound, the smell, the heat today reminded me of our days together travelling the world.
"I love you brother, it was the greatest four years of my career, The impact you had on me was massive. My ambition and drive came from seeing what you did and how you did it.
"But more importantly you are the person who made me realise it is family first, every time. The F1 is full of lost souls but the way that Marie and the kids were always with you was as special as it is rare. You are a true inspiration to me and you changed my life'."
A statement from Formula 1 team Aston Martin: "We’re deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Eddie Jordan. His impact will be felt across the motorsport community for generations to come.
"Our thoughts are with his family, friends and colleagues at this time.
Team Principal of Aston Martin, Andy Cowell: "Eddie Jordan was one of the all-time motorsport greats. He was a one-off, a wonderful human being, and a charismatic leader who founded this team and took it to F1 in 1991.
"His vision laid the foundations for us and he leaves a lasting legacy for the entire motorsport community. Today we pay tribute to a legend of the sport and our thoughts are with his family, friends, and colleagues."
Image source, Getty ImagesFormer Coventry City chairman Bryan Richardson has said his friend Eddie Jordan, who has died aged 76, jokingly called him a "mug" when he asked him to invest in the club.
Mr Richardson, who was the chairman of the Sky Blues from 1993 until 2002, was good friends with the former racing boss, and took him to his first Coventry City game.
The Irishman became a "very loyal supporter", Mr Richardson said, but he dismissed rumours that the former broadcaster was ever close to investing in the football club.
Mr Richardson said he first met Jordan about 30 years ago through a mutual friend and the pair "got on famously".
"We became friends and had a lot of fun together," he said. "He was an extraordinary character - always lively, always interesting, very kind and very generous."
Prior to his successful broadcasting career, which saw him become a television pundit, first for BBC Sport and then for Channel 4, Jordan sold his F1 team in 2005.
It was at this point that rumours spread that he may be interested in investing in his favourite football club.
Mr Richardson said: "After Eddie sold his team, I said 'come on then Eddie, why don't you put some money into the football club' and he said 'I'll leave that to mugs like you'.
"That was the closest it ever got."
F1 team McLaren have posted the following statement on X: "We are saddened to hear the news of Eddie Jordan’s passing. A true legend of the sport, his passion and contributions to F1 left an incredible mark. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this sad time. Rest in peace, Eddie."
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Sad to hear of EJ's passing. Probably one of the few honest pundits in the sport. He didn't bow down to pressure from the FIA or teams/drivers he was associated with and continued calling a spade a spade. RIP, brother.
Arvind, Bromley
A great many drivers have been in an Eddie Jordan car. Racing in the lower ranks as EJR would have had the likes of Martin Brundle, Johnny Herbert, Martin Donnelly, Jean Alesi and David Coulthard. Legend.
Anon
Got to meet Eddie at the Jordan factory when I delivered his custom made Premier Genista drum kit in Jordan racing yellow with buzzing hornet decals. Spent the day talking drums and touring the factory. A super guy who made myself and a colleague feel very special. RIP Eddie, you will be greatly missed.
Steve
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BBC F1 correspondent
Image source, Getty ImagesEddie Jordan was always working behind the scenes, and in 2024 he pulled his last master deal.
Now acting as the manager of his friend Adrian Newey, Jordan negotiated an exit from Red Bull for F1's greatest ever designer, and a five-year deal with Aston Martin for a salary that could reach £30m with add-ons and bonuses.
The irony was unmissable - Aston Martin is the latest iteration of the team Jordan had founded. It had passed through various name changes and owners to end up with the Canadian billionaire Lawrence Stroll, who has built a new factory on the site Jordan had used since 1991.
Not long after the Newey deal was sealed, Jordan revealed in December 2024 that he was being treated for aggressive prostate cancer, though that did not stop him heading a consortium which bought London Irish rugby club in early 2025.
Former Formula 1 driver Derek Warwick says the sport will be 'a lesser place' without Eddie Jordan.
Warwick raced 162 Grands Prix between 1981 and 1993, making it onto the podium four times. He paid tribute to Jordan's character and friendship, saying the Irishman "was just fun to be around."
"He was infectious, he was controversial, he said what he thought at the time, he didn't care about politics," Warwick added. "A lot of drivers owe a lot to him."
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Image source, Getty ImagesJake Humphrey, a friend and colleague of Eddie Jordan, added on BBC Radio 5 Live: "I have seen a lot of messages this morning from various people and one thing keeps on cropping up, Jean Alesi [former Jordan driver] put up a message and said 'Eddie you were a father to me'.
"That is how I would describe him, my relationship with him as a father figure. Eddie was famous for those grand gestures. The two words I would use to sum up the way he live his life was chaos and joy.
"It was constant chaos but being around him was a total joy. I think that is why people were drawn to him. The reason why they say he is a father figure isn't the great showy things that he did, when he dragged Jordan to those Formula 1 victories or when he'd get on stage after the race with his band.
"It wasn't those great grand gestures that made Eddie special, it was the quiet things he did."
Formula 1 team Mercedes have posted on X and said: "We are deeply saddened by the passing of Eddie Jordan, a true F1 legend who contributed to, and shaped the sport, in so many ways. Our thoughts go out to his family and all who had the privilege of knowing him."
Image source, Getty ImagesEddie Jordan at Aston Martin's announcement of the arrival of Adrian Newey
Lawrence Stroll, owner of Formula 1 team Aston Martin, said: “Eddie Jordan was a true racer, a great leader, and one of the biggest characters in our sport.
"He was a friend who I have known for more than 30 years and I will miss him greatly. My thoughts, and those of everybody at Aston Martin, are with his family and friends.”
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RIP Eddie Jordan, I remember the early days of his team in the 90s, they had the appeal of an underdog and also brought fun to the corporate world of F1 too.
TH
Eddie Jordan - A fighter who punched above his weight in whatever he did. His time as team boss was inspired, his punditry was legendary and his work to get London Irish back on their feet visionary. RIP a great man and thoughts and prayers with his family and friends
Ian
Wanted to pay tribute to EJ: Eddie brought F1 to life for me with DC and Jake when the coverage on TV was brought back to the BBC in 2009. He brought to life a sport that means so much to me and played such a pinnacle role in bringing the sport to a new audience and making it enormous fun to watch. He was one of a kind, a true legend and will be greatly missed.
Holly
Andrew Benson
BBC F1 correspondent
Image source, Getty ImagesOn Eddie Jordan moving into the media.
Four years after selling his Formula 1 team, Eddie Jordan was back on the scene as an outspoken television pundit for BBC Sport, after the corporation won back the rights to F1, and he developed a reputation for being involved in breaking big stories.
These included Michael Schumacher's return to F1 with Mercedes in 2010, and that Lewis Hamilton was bound for the same team for 2013.
In truth, the Hamilton story was more collaborative than was admitted, to protect sources, and Jordan's involvement was not as singular as was presented at the time.
He stayed on board as coverage switched to Channel 4 from 2016, albeit appearing with decreasing regularity.
Ferrari have posted their tribute to Eddie Jordan on X and said: "Everyone at Scuderia Ferrari HP is saddened to hear of the passing of Eddie Jordan. Whether as a team boss or a TV pundit he brought so much life and colour to Formula 1.
"Behind the charisma, the smile and the jokes he was an astute businessman and a fearsome competitor. He will be very much missed by everyone in our sport. To his loved ones we offer our heartfelt condolences."
BBC Radio 5 Live
Image source, Getty ImagesJake Humphrey and Eddie Jordan interviewing Adrian Sutil at the European Grand Prix in 2011
Jake Humphrey, a friend and colleague of Eddie Jordan, added on BBC Radio 5 Live: "His real magic was as a human being. You can attract others to be a part of your journey, he was the man who gave Michael Schumacher his first opportunity in an F1 car.
"He is the guy who spotted Michael's abilities and he gave him his first ever racing start. That goes down as a legendary moment in Formula One. It sums up the kind of guy Eddie was.
"This is an era where individuals owned Formula 1 teams. You were competing against other owners, it was a deeply passionate sport.
"Eddie had to survive by finding great drivers, getting them in his team and selling them to the bigger teams. That is how he survived. That is why his legacy in Formula One is so special."
Former co-owner of Formula 1 team Force India Vijay Mallya posted on X: "Devastated to hear about the sad passing of my dear friend Eddie Jordan. We became buddies when I took the Jordan F1 baton into Force India F1. His high energy and effervescence will be missed. RIP Eddie."
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