A simple story about Eddie Jordan, the famous Formula 1 team boss who helped Michael Schumacher start his racing career. Learn about his life and what he did for racing.
Eddie Jordan: A Big Name in Racing
Eddie Jordan, a really important person in racing, died at age 76. His family said he had a serious illness and died peacefully. He was a very big part of Formula 1 racing.
From Go-Karts to Big Races
Eddie loved racing from when he was young. He raced go-karts and then faster cars before getting hurt. After that, he decided to start his own racing team in 1980. His team, called Jordan Grand Prix, became known for finding new, talented drivers.
- Helping Big Names: He helped Ayrton Senna, a super famous racer, get his start.
- Michael Schumacher’s Start: Most importantly, Eddie gave Michael Schumacher his first chance in Formula 1. This made Schumacher a huge star, and it made Eddie really famous too.
More Than Just a Team
Eddie’s team had lots of great racers, like Rubens Barrichello, Martin Brundle, and Damon Hill. They even won a big race in Belgium in 1998! Their best year was 1999. Even after he sold his team in 2005, Eddie stayed important in racing. He talked about races on TV and helped other racers.
Remembering Eddie
People miss Eddie a lot. He was always happy and positive. He also did things outside of racing, like helping a famous car designer and trying to buy a rugby team. Eddie will always be remembered as a great part of racing history.
Source CNN.COM
