Eddie Jordan, the former driver and founder of Jordan Grand Prix, has passed away after battling an aggressive form of prostate cancer. He was 76 years old. In this article, we take a look at how the Formula 1 world is reacting to the sad news of Jordan's passing.
Formula 1 mourns the death of Eddie Jordan
Tributes have also come in from Aston Martin, as team boss Andy Cowell said: “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.”
Team owner Lawrence Stroll stated: “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 thirty 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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This article was written in collaboration with Toby Nixon
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