Rick Houghton and Paul Velasco reflect on a life well lived: Eddie Jordan. Now departed the Irishman was a true character and now a legend of Formula 1.
In this special episode of 2 Soft Compounds, Paul and Wick share their memories, and comment on condolences led by Formula 1 World Champion and former Jordan F1 Team driver Damon Hill, as well as Sir Jackie Stewart, including a moving tribute by Jake Humphries.
It was a life well lived, as his demeanour showed even days before his departure as did the near $500-million fortune he left his family.
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We had to report sadly that former Formula 1 team boss, broadcaster and entrepreneur Eddie Jordan died at the age of 76 following a battle with prostate cancer, his family confirmed on Thursday, 20 March 2025.
A statement from his family reported that Jordan passed away peacefully at his home in Cape Town, South Africa. They described him as a man who “brought an abundance of charisma, energy and Irish charm everywhere he went.”
The charismatic Irishman ran the Jordan Grand Prix team between 1991 and 2005, launching the careers of several top drivers including Michael Schumacher and Eddie Irvine. After selling the team, Jordan became a popular television pundit and remained a colourful figure in the sport.
Tributes poured in from across the Formula 1 world
F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali said: “With his inexhaustible energy he always knew how to make people smile, remaining genuine and brilliant at all times. Eddie has been a protagonist of an era of F1 and he will be deeply missed.”
The FIA added: “Eddie Jordan was a legend of Formula One… a great sportsman and passionate ambassador for Formula 1 on and off the track.”
McLaren described Jordan as “a true legend of the sport,” while Mercedes praised him as someone who “contributed to, and shaped the sport, in so many ways.”
Martin Brundle called him “a rock star… What a character. What a racer. So many drivers owe you so much.”
Alpine’s Flavio Briatore added: “I have fond memories of the time spent on and off the track with Eddie… his presence will be greatly missed.”
Aston Martin’s Andy Cowell said Jordan “laid the foundations” for the team’s Formula 1 legacy: “Today we pay tribute to a legend of the sport.”
This special episode of 2 Soft Compounds is Rick and Paul's tribute to the Irish F1 legend.
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