Martin Brundle has paid an emotional tribute to Eddie Jordan, insisting that F1 will be 'poorer' without the 76-year-old following his death.
Jordan has passed away at the age of 76 following a battle with prostate cancer.
His family have said that he was 'working until the last' after a glittering career that saw him win four races and spend 15 years as an F1 team boss.
Tributes have poured in for the Irishman.
Martin Brundle has paid an emotional tribute to Eddie Jordan, insisting that F1 will be 'poorer' without the 76-year-old following his death
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And Brundle believes F1 will be worse off following the death of such a prominent figure within the sport.
"I'm really sad to hear that Eddie has succumbed to his illness," he said.
"He's not been feeling well for quite a while but this has taken him relatively quickly. He was such a character and we will miss him a lot.
"I first raced for Eddie in F3 when we had a pound between us and somehow he hustled and got the car and everything together and we had a great season. That sums him up.
"There are so many drivers in this paddock and formerly on the grid in F1 that would need to thank him, the likes of Eddie Jordan and Jean Alesi, where Eddie gave us a chance in junior racing and promoted us like crazy to get an F1 seat.
"I was lucky enough to drive for him in F1 itself with the Jordan team to close the circle.
"Just like many other drivers like Damon Hill, Ralf Schumacher, Giancarlo Fisichella, Heinz-Harald Frentzen, they were given a chance because of Eddie and his entrepreneurial spirit and racing mentality.
"The sport will be poorer without him because of what he achieved and what he stood for and what a racer he was."
We are deeply saddened to hear about the sudden loss of Eddie Jordan.
— Formula 1 (@F1) March 20, 2025
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.
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Other figures have also hailed Jordan.
F1 president 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."
Williams star Carlos Sainz added: "Extremely sad to learn that Eddie has passed away.
"A true icon and loved character of our sport. Passionate, loyal and truly one of a kind. He will be dearly missed. R.I.P."
Christian Horner, Red Bull chief, wrote on Instagram: "Very sorry to hear Eddie Jordan has sadly passed.
"Eddie was a hugely colourful character who I first met in 1991 as a young driver at his then new factory after his first year in Formula One. His advice, 'get a good sponsor… welcome to the Piranha Club!'
Eddie Jordan was the boss of an F1 side for 15 years
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"I was fortunate to overlap with him when I came into Formula One.
"He was in the twilight of his F1 career race wise (indeed he even tried to sell me his team!) but went into other media activities where he was always full of energy and fun to work with.
"Formula One has lost a legend and we will miss his wit and his Irish charm. On behalf of Oracle Red Bull Racing we send our sincere condolences to Marie and the children at this sad time; our thoughts are with them.
"God speed Eddie!"
