Eddie Jordan, the charismatic former Formula -1 team owner and television personality, died at the age of 76.
Jordan was born in Dublin in 1948 and initially followed a career in the banking business before discovering his passion for motorsport. He started running with racing karts in the early 1970s and finally went to Formula Ford and Formula three. However, it is best known for it Founding by Jordan Grand Prix In 1991 was a team that competed in the F1 until 2005.
Jordan’s team was significantly at the start of the start Career by Michael Schumacherwho gave his F1 debut with Jordan Grand Prix at the Belgian Grand Prix in 1991. Schumacher qualified seventh place, but was retiring at the beginning of the race for car fighting. Then he quickly moved to Benetton, where he would win the first two of him Seven world titles.
Under the leadership of Jordan, the team secured Four Grand Prix victories And became known for his lively presence in the paddock.
After selling his team in 2005, Jordan switched to a media career and delivered the F1 commentary, initially for the BBC from 2009. He was also part of the Hosting team for “Top Gear” In the past decade next to Matt Leblanc, Chris Evans, Chris Harris, Rory Reid and Sabine Schmitz.
Jordan died peacefully in Cape Town, South Africa, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife Marie and her four children.
