Memorial Service for Eddie Jordan: A Celebration of a Motorsports Icon
Eddie Jordan, the influential Formula 1 team owner who passed away in March at the age of 76, was honored in a vibrant memorial service held in Westminster on Monday. The service was marked by laughter, music, and heartfelt tributes from family, friends, and fellow motorsport personalities, encapsulating Jordan’s larger-than-life spirit.
Among the attendees were prominent figures, including 1996 World Champion Damon Hill, who led Jordan’s eponymous team to its historic first victory at Spa. Other notable guests included Jean Alesi, Mika Hakkinen, and Martin Brundle, reflecting Jordan’s lasting impact on the sport and his relationships with drivers.
The event, co-hosted by former colleagues Jake Humphrey and David Coulthard, featured an array of musical performances, highlighting Jordan’s passion for music. From Heather Small to Rick Astley, the lineup showcased a blend of tributes that resonated with attendees. James Allen, president of Autosport Business & F1 at Motorsport Network, remarked, “It was a wonderful tribute to Eddie… a fantastic way to see the guy off.”
A particularly moving moment came from U2 frontman Bono, who contributed a video tribute commemorating their friendship, concluding with, "Rest in peace, more like rest at pace." Anecdotes shared during the memorial captured Jordan’s entrepreneurial spirit and sense of humor, including stories from his early karting days.
The service concluded with a celebratory atmosphere as attendees clapped along to Rick Astley’s hit "Never Gonna Give You Up," embodying Jordan’s vivacious essence. As articulated by Humphrey, the day was exactly as "EJ would want to be remembered."
