The Formula One world came together on Thursday to pay tribute to former team owner turned F1 TV pundit Eddie Jordan who passed away on Thursday morning following a battle with prostate cancer.
Formula One President and CEO Stefano Domenicali said:
We are deeply saddened to hear about the sudden loss of Eddie Jordan.
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.
In this moment of sorrow, my thoughts and those of the entire Formula 1 family are with his family and loved ones.
The McLaren Formula Team tweeted:
We are deeply saddened to hear about the sudden loss of Eddie Jordan.
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.
In this moment of sorrow, my thoughts and those of the entire Formula 1 family are with his family and loved ones.
Eddie Jordan set up his Grand Prix team in 1991 and launched the careers of countless drivers including Michael Schumacher.
The team he founded is now Aston Martin and speaking about EJ on Thursday, Lawrence Stroll 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 thirty years and I will miss him greatly. My thoughts, and those of everybody at Aston Martin, are with his family and friends.”
Aston Martin Aramaco Formula One Team Principal 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.”
Aston Martin have also changed their background picture on X to Eddie on the Jordan pit-wall.
Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber said:
Everyone at Stake F1 Team KICK Sauber is deeply saddened to hear of Eddie Jordan’s sudden passing.
Eddie was a unique character who defined an unforgettable era in Formula One, driven by an extraordinary passion for our sport.
He will be greatly missed. The thoughts of everyone at the team are with Eddie’s family, friends, and colleagues at this difficult time.
The Jordan Grand Prix team scored their very first victory at the 1998 Belgian Grand Prix with Damon Hill leading Ralf Schumacher home for a famous 1-2 finish.
In 1999, the team came third in the Constructors championship with Damon Hill and Heinz Herald Frentzen.