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    Maverick Eddie Jordan was cowboy who brought rock’n’roll to F1, made Katie Price a star and gave Schumacher his debut

    EDDIE JORDAN was the Irish underdog who brought rock’n’roll energy to Formula One – and helped make Katie Price a star.The former team owner, who has died aged 76, draped the then 20-year-old glamour model over his trademark yellow cars at racetracks in his Nineties heyday.Eddie Jordan, pictured here with Katie ‘Jordan’ Price, was a true F1 rock starCredit: GettyJordan handed big breaks to a number of drivers in F1 including Michael SchumacherCredit: Getty’Eddie Mania’ was in full swing during the 1990sCredit: PA:Press AssociationJordan’s record of giving rookies their big break was second to noneCredit: AP:Associated PressWith glamour girl Jodie MarshCredit: ReutersIt gave The Sun’s Page 3 girl her first taste of global attention – and made everyone remember her alias, “Jordan”.At the time, the Jordan Formula One team was by far the most exciting name in racing thanks to Eddie’s trailblazing sense of fun.As well as making so-called “pit babes” part of the action, he painted menacing snakes on the noses of his racing cars and organised rock concerts after races, with himself on drums.While other teams seemed to care mainly about technical specs, he was all about passion, and his motormouth enthusiasm made that passion infectious.READ MORE ON EDDIE JORDANThe scrappy former Dublin street-trader also captured imaginations with his swashbuckling sponsorship deals – including one when he managed to convince delivery firm DHL to repaint their entire international fleet of white vans and planes with his famous “Jordan Yellow”.Eddie once recalled: “We were like cowboys in the Wild West, chasing around finding money.”He was also famous for what even back in 1990 was described as an “uncanny ability to spot young drivers and maximise their potential”.Those he gave big breaks to included Ayrton Senna and Michael Schumacher, others to drive for him included world champion Damon Hill, Eddie Irvine, Rubens Barichello, Ralf Schumacher, Jean Alesi, Martin Rundle, Heinz-Harald Frentzen and Rubens Barichello.Most read in MotorsportBut top drivers always ended up getting lured away to richer and more corporate teams, backed by huge car makers such as Ferrari and McLaren.Maverick Eddie ended up being the last independent owner in the sport.Brave Eddie Jordan’s final public appearance just weeks before his deathHe finally sold up in 2005, becoming a TV racing pundit and presenting Top Gear alongside Chris Evans and Matt LeBlanc from 2016.Meanwhile the father of four threw his deal-making energy into the business world, including owning chunks of Celtic FC, Jazz FM and posh people’s bible Debrett’s.According to the Sunday Times Rich List, by 2020 he was worth £85million.But despite his success Eddie once admitted: “I want people to think I’m a bit of an Irish eejit.“I don’t want people to know whether I’m clever or not. I like them to think I just got lucky.”Edmund Patrick Jordan was born in Dublin on March 30, 1948, and first began wheeler-dealing in the playground with conkers: “I would be buying and selling constantly.”After a brief attempt at studying to be a dentist, he ditched university in 1967 to work as a bank teller.He bragged in 2004: “I was by far the best person at opening new accounts.”When a strike closed Dublin banks in 1970 he headed to work in Jersey where one Sunday he had a go in a go-kart at a local track.He wrote in his 2008 autobiography: “I had no idea that this sort of exhilaration existed.”The following year he won the Irish Kart Championship.Then in 1972, aged 24, came a crash that left him with an infected fracture that hit his nervous system and caused alopecia. Jordan was worth around £85m according to the Sunday Times Rich List in 2020Credit: PAJordan started out as a bank tellerCredit: GettyHe eventually fell in love with racing in 2008Credit: GettyJordan married Marie in 1983Credit: News Group Newspapers LtdFor the rest of his life he covered up his total baldness with wigs: he had three in different lengths that he wore on rotation.He then moved into car-racing, starting with the Formula Ford competition, then Formula 3 and Formula Atlantic.And to fund it all, in his own words: “I was always a hustler.”That included flogging smoked salmon on Dublin’s streets, dressed in chef’s whites and standing under a sign designed to make the cut-rate fish look high-end: “Saumon fumé ici”.Meanwhile he did “brisk business” selling used cars from the car park of the bank where he still worked.He won the Irish Formula Atlantic Championship in 1978 and tested for McLaren’s F1 team but later admitted: “I was a little accident prone.”So in 1979 he moved to Britain and founded his team, Eddie Jordan Racing, letting other F3 drivers including, briefly, Ayrton Senna, take the wheel while he wrangled fees and sponsorship deals.By this time he had just married Marie McCarthy, a former Irish basketball international and his “absolute rock” for the rest of his life.He said he had first fallen for her because she was a “jeans and bacon butties” kind of girl.And to his amazement when, after his team had aced both the F3 and Formula 3000 competitions, she supported him when he told her in 1990 that he wanted to move into F1.By then, they had four children and £5m in the bank, largely from managing drivers’ careers.He wanted to spend it all on the high-risk venture and recalled: “I talked to Marie about it and she said, ‘You’ll never be happy until you do it. Let’s get on with it.”Jake Humphrey’s heartfelt tributeUtterly devastated.EJ has left us.Formula One won’t see the likes of Eddie ever again where a guy with a love for racing can hustle his way into the sport and end up winning races.More important than race wins though, he won hearts. I will never forget how his face would always light up whenever he saw a Jordan GP jacket, flag or cap… as we traveled the world together years after the team had been sold.His greatest achievements were Mikki, Zoe, Kyle and Zak. His incredible 4 kids who share his spirit. His wife Marie is one of the strongest, most wonderful women I have ever met.The 4 years we spent together hosting F1 on the BBC were greatest of my career. Wing-walking, scooter riding, car driving madness that I know he loved deeply.His incredible spirit and love of life lives on in me, and my children who were lucky enough to meet him and hear all about him.Eddie lit up a room whenever he entered it. That is a lesson for us all – be the light in the room.I was lucky enough to share one, final, cherished meal with him and his boys a few months ago. It was special. We talked about me doing one last interview with him. Sadly that will never happen.As I left his departing words were ‘I love you brother’.I love you. Brother.One of the 3 Amigos is gone. The world seems a little less bright this morning.Farewell friend. Play the spoons up there for meSo he renamed his team Jordan Grand Prix and gathered a crack design group that on a tiny budget built what is still regarded as one of F1’s most beautiful cars of all time: the Jordan 191.That first racing year, 1991, the team colour was green, after he “browbeat” a sponsorship deal out of 7UP then ran around signing up other sponsors associated with the same colour: Fujifilm and, famously, the country of Ireland.The Irish government coughed up £1m when he claimed he had painted the car green because “I felt so strongly about this being the first ever Irish F1 team”.Thanks to this, Eddie was an instant cult hero in his homeland; the rest of the world took notice when underdogs managed to keep up with and sometimes beat the big-name teams.Most spectacularly, in that first season he gave a young Michael Schumacher his F1 debut at the Belgian Grand Prix.The 22-year-old qualified seventh, considered impossible for a newbie.He was then swiftly poached by another team in a murky deal that led to Eddie denouncing his fellow owners as “the piranha club”.This off-track drama only helped raise the Jordan team’s profile and a so-called “Eddie mania” began to take off.He explained the attraction of his team this way: “We do things differently. We like entertaining, we like rock’n’roll.”From 1994 rock literally became part of the team’s image, when he began putting on gigs at Silverstone after the annual Grand Prix.A keen drummer since his teens, his band V10 – later called Eddie and the Robbers – became GP fixtures and were joined on stage over the years by everyone from Bono to Rod Stewart.Meanwhile in 1996 Eddie finally got his financial breakthrough, landing the deep-pocketed Benson & Hedges as a sponsor – and finally getting his trademark yellow cars.Jordan blasted his fellow team owners as the ‘piranha club’ after Schumacher was poached from himCredit: GettyJordan landed a financial breakthrough in 1996 to get his trademark yellow carsCredit: PAJordan started putting on rock concerts at Silverstone every yearCredit: PAJordan has been a keen drummer since his teensCredit: GettyInitially that year the vehicles were painted gold to match the cigarette brand’s packaging, but after a single race everyone realised the sponsorship logos did not “pop” well against that shade.So tests were done and the team found that the best background colour for logos was what became known as “Jordan Yellow”.That was a breakthrough: the Jordan cars were instantly by far the most eye-catching racers on the track.It was then Eddie realised that Jordan was a “brilliant brand” – whether or not his cars actually won was not the point.He went even further with the following year’s model by adding a snake to the paintwork. It was dubbed “Hissing Sid” and Eddie later said it had “a colossal impact”.There had been nothing like it in F1 before.Eddie also decreed that he wanted his team to be “sexy”, so in 1998 he brought in a handful of glamour models to events and races.They included Melinda Messenger and Katie Price, who had adopted the name Jordan when she first posed for The Sun in 1996.Jordan was the breakout star, and was soon being referred to in the Press as “Eddie Jordan’s pit girl”.She wrote in her autobiography: “I was definitely on the way up.”That same year, 1998, his team had its first win, when Damon Hill triumphed in the Belgian Grand Prix.Eddie danced a jig all the way to the podium.By this stage, the team was so popular that its bright yellow merchandise outsold Ferrari’s.At the end of that glorious year, unable to resist a good deal, Eddie sold 49.9 per cent of team to private equity firm Warburg Pincus for £40m.But costs for designs and drivers were rocketing as more big money came into the sport, and Eddie was still always scrabbling for sponsors.He later admitted: “We were insolvent most of the time.”It was because he was still “desperate for the money” that in 2002 he wrangled one of his proudest deals, with delivery firm DHL.They were interested in being sponsors, but balked when Eddie refused to repaint his cars white with red trim to match their company colours.So Eddie demanded a meeting with the board, then handed out a picture of a street full of boring white delivery vans.He followed that with a picture of a street full of boring white delivery vans plus one in Jordan Yellow, and his point was made.They rebranded, repainted their entire fleet and sponsored the team.Eddie boasted in 2023: “To this day they pay me a tiny royalty.”The team went on to have four wins in total, the last in 2003.But by then the Irishman was tiring, especially after he lost a £150m court case against Vodafone in 2003.He had claimed the phone giant had reneged on a sponsorship deal; the judge branded him “a wholly unsatisfactory witness”.In early 2005, Eddie sold the team to the Midland Group for £47million and walked away.He thought he would miss it, but later wrote in his autobiography: “To my surprise it did not matter at all.”He threw himself into TV commentating, golf, cycling and raising money for child cancer charity CLIC Sargent, as well as into other businesses.In March 2023 Eddie, who was awarded an honorary OBE in 2012, celebrated his 75th birthday by zooming down a black-run ski slope in a bright yellow Jordan jacket, holding dozens of yellow balloons.Twelve months later Eddie was diagnosed with cancer of the bladder and prostate, which was “quite aggressive” and quickly spread.Revealing his diagnosis on his Formula For Success podcast in December 2024 he said: “Everybody listening to this – don’t put it off. “Go and get tested, because in life you’ve got chances.”As he had said a few years earlier: “We need to get people to believe.”And that’s the key word in life, and it’s the biggest word I’ve ever used.”READ MORE SUN STORIESBut he also admitted he had plans for what he wanted done with his body when he did die.He revealed happily: “I’m going out in flames.”Jordan wanted his F1 team to be ‘sexy’Credit: GettyEddie Jordan has four children with his wife, MarieCredit: GettyHe was good friends with Sir Rod StewartCredit: GettyJordan attends the Monaco GP in 2022Credit: Getty More

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    Who is Eddie Jordan’s wife Marie and how many kids did she have with former F1 team owner?

    FORMULA One legend Eddie Jordan passed away on March 20, 2025.The former team owner had been battling an “aggressive” form of prostate and bladder cancer. Here we get to know his wife Marie and their kids.Eddie Jordan and his wife Marie pictured at Royal Ascot in 2010Credit: Dan Charity – The SunEddie Jordan and his son Kyle in 2016Credit: Getty – ContributorIn December 2024, Eddie Jordan revealed he’d been diagnosed with bladder and prostate cancer months earlier.He made one of his last appearances on live radio in February 2025, when he was on talkSPORT discussing his takeover of London Irish.Towards the end of the segment, Eddie said: “Sorry guys, just a small thing, thank you.”I’ve just come out of getting chemotherapy and I’m not 100 per cent together here guys.read more on eddie jordan”I’m just not myself at this moment in time. I’m a little all over the place, so please forgive me.”Eddie was a motor racing man through and through, and while he never drove in F1, he did race F2, F3 and Formula Atlantic, as well as 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1981.A decade later he made it to the premier racing class with his Jordan Grand Prix team, and gave Michael Schumacher his F1 debut in 1991.Jordan Grand Prix competed in F1 until 2005, achieving its best ever result in 1998 when Damon Hill and Ralf Schumacher finished first and second at the Belgian Grand Prix.Most read in MotorsportThe team was sold in 2005 before being rebranded as MF1 Racing a year later, then later changing to Force India, Racing Point and now Aston Martin.A Jordan family statement reads: “Eddie passed away peacefully with family by his side in Cape Town in the early hours of 20th March 2025 at the age of 76, after battling with an aggressive form of prostate cancer for the past 12 months.”‘I’m not myself, please forgive me’ – Shaken F1 legend Eddie Jordan, 76, apologises live on radio after cancer treatmentTributes have flooded in for Eddie from across the world.Jake Humphrey, who presented BBC F1 coverage with Eddie and David Coulthard, posted on X: “Utterly devastated. EJ has left us.”Formula One won’t see the likes of Eddie ever again where a guy with a love for racing can hustle his way into the sport and end up winning races.”More important than race wins though, we won hearts. I will never forget how his face would.”Eddie passed away peacefully with family by his side in Cape Town in the early hours of 20th March 2025 at the age of 76Jordan Family StatementWho is Marie Jordan?Marie Jordan (née McCarthy) is the wife of former Formula One team owner Eddie Jordan.The couple has been married since 1979 and has four children together.Marie is a woman of many talents. She represented Ireland in women’s basketball, showcasing her athletic prowess on the international stage.She served as the captain of Sunningdale Golf Club, demonstrating her leadership skills and passion for golf.Eddie’s daughter Zoe is a fashion designerCredit: Getty – ContributorMarie is also a professional photographer and her artwork was displayed at the Saatchi Art Fair in London in October 2023.ChildrenEddie and Marie have four children together: Zoe, Miki, Zak and Kyle.Zoe Jordan, 43, is fashion designer. She launched her eponymous brand in London in 2011 after working as a trader for HSBC and Credit Suisse.READ MORE SUN STORIESShe has gained recognition in the fashion industry, winning several awards and showing her collections at both London and New York Fashion Week.Miki followed a career in sports event management, Zak is a snowboard teacher and competitor, while Kyle is the co-founder of a sustainable cleaning products company. More

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    Brave Eddie Jordan’s final appearance just weeks before his death as F1 legend kept working despite ‘aggressive’ cancer

    BRAVE Formula One icon Eddie Jordan kept working just weeks before his tragic death.The Irishman, who died aged 76, revealed that he was battling an “aggressive” form of prostate and bladder cancer, which spread to his spine and pelvis, late last year.Brave Formula One icon Eddie Jordan kept working just weeks before his tragic deathCredit: GettyHe spoke on the Formula For Success YouTube channelCredit: Youtube@FormulaForSuccess Eddie sadly died after battling with an “aggressive” form of prostate and bladder cancer which spread to his spine and pelvisCredit: GettyA family statement said: “Eddie passed away peacefully with family by his side in Cape Town in the early hours of 20th March 2025 at the age of 76, after battling with an aggressive form of prostate cancer for the past 12 months.”He made his final appearance just weeks before his death on the Formula For Success YouTube channel.The F1 royalty shared his stellar expertise on the sport while chatting to Otmar Szafnauer and David Coulthard.Jordan appeared in high spirits as he discussed Szafnauer’s career as well as his own personal experiences in the industry. As the episode ended, Jordan joked with his guest: “I still hate you! But I’m still able to have a drink.”In haunting comments he added: “So let us in this new year, when DC comes back of from being dry, and you’ve done your two months, I’m hoping to make a recovery to be mid-season, maybe Monaco, back in full flight.”Hopefully things will work to my favour and we can head down to the TipTop and have a very nice pleasant cool beer, after racing some evening, hanging over the guard rail.”They’re special moments for me, because you can’t buy them and you’re just talking about rubbish and nothing at all.Most read in Motorsport”I enjoy that time.”It came after a live radio gig last month when he touchingly apologised after revealing he’s “not himself” following a dose of cancer treatment.The former F1 team owner was on talkSPORT discussing his takeover of London Irish.Towards the end of the segment, Jordan said: “Sorry guys, just a small thing, thank you.”I’ve just come out of getting chemotherapy and I’m not 100 per cent together here guys.”I’m just not myself at this moment in time. I’m a little all over the place, so please forgive me.”Back in December, Jordan revealed he went through some “dark days” as the cancer spread to different parts of his body.He urged people to go out and get tested and spoke about the importance of looking after one’s body.’I’m not myself, please forgive me’ – Shaken F1 legend Eddie Jordan, 76, apologises live on radio after cancer treatmentIn an appearance on his Formula For Success podcast, which he hosts alongside David Coulthard, Jordan said: “We’ve kind of alluded to it David, over the shows.”Way back in March and April, I was diagnosed with bladder and prostate cancer.”And then it spread into the spine and the pelvis, so it was quite aggressive.”And we’ve all heard about our wonderful friend Sir Chris Hoy, who is an absolute megastar, and he [was] coming out and talking about illness such as like what I’ve got, but he’s a far younger man.Jordan during the Mobil 1 German Grand Prix in July 1993 at the Hockenheimring Circuit in Hockenheim, GermanyCredit: GettyHe revealed he went through some ‘dark days’ as the cancer spread to different parts of his bodyCredit: PAJordan was a legend in his field and although he never drove in F1Credit: Getty”But this is a little message for all the anchors and everybody listening to this: don’t wait or put it off.”Go and get tested, because in life you’ve got chances and there is so much medical advice out there and so many things that you can do to extend your lifetime.”Go and do it. Don’t be stupid, don’t be shy. It’s not a shy thing – look after your body, guys.”We’ll move on, but yes, some very dark days in there – but we pulled out of it, thankfully.”Jordan was a legend in his field and although he never drove in F1, he did race in F2, F3 and Formula Atlantic, as well as 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1981.The signs of bladder cancer you should knowThere are around 10,500 new bladder cancer cases in the UK every year, according to Cancer Research.That’s 29 every day, making it the 11th most common form of cancer in the UK.Smoking is the single biggest risk factor for bladder cancer, causing 45 per cent of cases in the UK.But exposure to other chemicals, including industrial, is also known to be a cause. Sometimes the cause of bladder cancer is not known.Around six in 10 cases are in people aged 75 or over, with a steep rise in risk from age 50.The signs of bladder cancerBlood in urine: This is the most common sign. It might not be obvious and may come and go. It might look like streaks of blood, or brown urine.A need to urinate moreA burning sensation when passing urinePelvic painBone painUnintentional weight lossSwelling of the legs Ten years later he did finally make it to F1 with his Jordan Grand Prix team, and gave Michael Schumacher his F1 debut in 1991.Jordan Grand Prix raced in F1 until 2005, and achieved its best ever result in 1998 when Damon Hill and Ralf Schumacher finished first and second at the Belgian Grand Prix.The team was sold in 2005 and rebranded as MF1 Racing a year later before becoming Force India and later Racing Point and now Aston Martin.Jordan returned to F1 in 2009 as a pundit for BBC Sport’s Grand Prix and later joined Channel 4 in 2016.He had also been a regular pundit on Sky Sports over the years.He was awarded an honorary OBE by Her Majesty The Queen in recognition of his services to charity and motor racing in 2012.In 2016 he joined the cast of presenters on Top Gear, who at the time included Chris Evans and Matt LeBlanc.Speaking in mid-October about his health, the multi-millionaire revealed that he underwent tests as part of taking part in a cycling event in South Africa earlier in the year.He said: “At 76 I did the Argus [Cape Town Cycle Tour], and then you get a bit of a bang, and then you suddenly feel that you’re not 100 per cent.”You go to the doctor, and then you get this illness. But where there’s a will, there’s a way, and I urge everybody to be able to stand the fight, because it’s worth it.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I’m coming out the other side, everyone else should come out the other side. The prognosis is absolutely fantastic.”The medical awareness of what’s going on at the moment is quite simply mind-boggling – and so there should be every opportunity to avail of that medical help.”What are the symptoms of prostate cancer?Symptoms of prostate cancer can include:needing to pee more frequently, often during the nightneeding to rush to the toiletdifficulty in starting to pee (hesitancy)straining or taking a long time while peeingweak flowfeeling that your bladder has not emptied fullyblood in urine or blood in semenSource: NHSJordan presents a cake and champagne to Heinz-Harald Frentzen of Germany in 2000Credit: GettyJordan in July 1993Credit: Getty More

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    Eddie Jordan’s heartbreaking admission just weeks ago during battle with ‘aggressive’ cancer

    FORMULA ONE legend Eddie Jordan made a heartbreaking admission about his battle with “aggressive” cancer weeks before his death aged 76.The Irish TV personality and ex-motorsport team owner has been confirmed to have passed away today.Eddie Jordan made a heartbreaking admission during his final talkSPORT appearanceCredit: GettyEddie Jordan revealed his cancer battle last yearCredit: GettyJordan had his own racing career in the 70’s after discovering a love of motorsportCredit: GettyHe revealed last December he’d been diagnosed with bladder and prostate cancer months earlier.He made one of his last appearances on live radio last month when he touchingly apologised after revealing he’s “not himself” following a dose of chemo.The former F1 team owner was on talkSPORT discussing his takeover of London Irish.Towards the end of the segment, Jordan said: “Sorry guys, just a small thing, thank you.READ MORE ON JORDAN”I’ve just come out of getting chemotherapy and I’m not 100 per cent together here guys.”I’m just not myself at this moment in time. I’m a little all over the place, so please forgive me.”Back in December, Jordan revealed he went through some “dark days” as the cancer spread to different parts of his body.He urged people to go out and get tested and spoke about the importance of looking after one’s body.Most read in MotorsportIn an appearance on his Formula For Success podcast, which he hosts alongside David Coulthard, Jordan said: “We’ve kind of alluded to it David, over the shows.”Way back in March and April, I was diagnosed with bladder and prostate cancer.F1 legend Eddie Jordan passes after battling ‘aggressive’ cancer”And then it spread into the spine and the pelvis, so it was quite aggressive.”And we’ve all heard about our wonderful friend Sir Chris Hoy, who is an absolute megastar, and he [was] coming out and talking about illness such as like what I’ve got, but he’s a far younger man.”But this is a little message for all the anchors and everybody listening to this: don’t wait or put it off.”Go and get tested, because in life you’ve got chances and there is so much medical advice out there and so many things that you can do to extend your lifetime.”Go and do it. Don’t be stupid, don’t be shy. It’s not a shy thing – look after your body, guys.”We’ll move on, but yes, some very dark days in there – but we pulled out of it, thankfully.”The signs of bladder cancer you should knowThere are around 10,500 new bladder cancer cases in the UK every year, according to Cancer Research.That’s 29 every day, making it the 11th most common form of cancer in the UK.Smoking is the single biggest risk factor for bladder cancer, causing 45 per cent of cases in the UK.But exposure to other chemicals, including industrial, is also known to be a cause. Sometimes the cause of bladder cancer is not known.Around six in 10 cases are in people aged 75 or over, with a steep rise in risk from age 50.The signs of bladder cancerBlood in urine: This is the most common sign. It might not be obvious and may come and go. It might look like streaks of blood, or brown urine.A need to urinate moreA burning sensation when passing urinePelvic painBone painUnintentional weight lossSwelling of the legsSpeaking in mid-October about his health, the multi-millionaire revealed that he underwent tests as part of taking part in a cycling event in South Africa earlier in the year.He said: “At 76 I did the Argus [Cape Town Cycle Tour], and then you get a bit of a bang, and then you suddenly feel that you’re not 100 per cent.”You go to the doctor, and then you get this illness. But where there’s a will, there’s a way, and I urge everybody to be able to stand the fight, because it’s worth it.READ MORE SUN STORIES”I’m coming out the other side, everyone else should come out the other side. The prognosis is absolutely fantastic.”The medical awareness of what’s going on at the moment is quite simply mind-boggling – and so there should be every opportunity to avail of that medical help.”55,000 new prostate cancer cases recorded each yearBy Alice FullerABOUT 55,000 new prostate cancer cases are recorded every year in the UK.Bladder cancer is less common, with around 10,500 new cases.For both types, cancer can start in one area of the body and spread as the disease develops, such as to the pelvis and spine.But there is also growing evidence to suggest patients can have two primary cancers at once.In one study by the State University of New York, the coincidence was as high as 70 per cent for prostate cancers in patients with bladder cancer, and 3.4 per cent for bladder cancers in patients with prostate cancer.Separate research published in the Journal of Urology found 25 per cent of patients with a bladder cancer diagnosis also had prostate cancer, and 3.8 per cent with prostate cancer also had bladder cancer.Symptoms of both types are similar, but there are some distinct differences.The most common signs of bladder cancer include:Blood in your urine Needing to pee more frequently Sudden urges to urinate A burning sensation when you pee Pelvic or bone pain Weight loss Swollen legsProstate cancer doesn’t usually cause any symptoms in the early stages, but as it progresses, it might cause:Needing to pee more frequently, often at night Rushing to the toilet Difficulty in starting to pee Straining or taking a long time to pee A weak flow Blood in your urine or semen Back or bone pain Tiredness A loss of appetite Weight loss More

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    Formula One legend Eddie Jordan passes away at 76 after his month-long battle with ‘aggressive’ cancer – latest updates

    LEGENDARY Formula One driver Eddie Jordan lost his fight with cancer and died at the age of 76.Prior to maintaining his involvement in the sport as a broadcaster for the BBC and Channel 4, Jordan managed his own Formula One team from 1991 until 2005. He was also acclaimed race engineer Adrian Newey’s manager.Last year, the 76-year-old was diagnosed with prostate and bladder cancer. His death was announced on Thursday morning.Soon after, the F1 veteran has started to receive tributes. This included Jake Humphreys, who called the day ‘devastatingly sad and difficult day’ for the sport.Follow our live blog for more updates… Mercedes tribute “We are deeply saddened by the passing of Eddie Jordan, a true F1 legend who contributed to, and shaped the sport, in so many ways.”Our thoughts go out to his family and all who had the privilege of knowing him.”Copy linkCopiedFIA tribute to JordanF1’s governing body, the FIA, have paid tribute to Jordan.A statement said: “Eddie Jordan was a legend of Formula One. “He made an invaluable contribution to global motor sport throughout his life. “All of us at the FIA would like to send our deepest condolences to his family and friends at this very difficult time. “Eddie will always be remembered as a great sportsman and passionate ambassador for Formula One on and off the track.”Copy linkCopiedWilliams Racing tributeWilliams have joined their voices to the F1 team to pay tribute to Jordan following his death.”Everyone at Atlassian Williams Racing is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Eddie Jordan. “A true icon of motorsport, Eddie’s charisma and passion left an indelible mark on Formula 1. “As a team owner he nurtured some of the sport’s greatest drivers and boldly led an independent team in a golden era for the sport. “His one-of-a-kind energy and insight as a broadcaster made him a beloved figure on our TV screens. “Our thoughts and love are with his family, many friends and the F1 community. He will be greatly missed.”Copy linkCopied’What a rock star’ – Martin Brundle tributeSky Sports F1 pundit and former driver Martin Brundle has paid a heartfelt tribute to Jordan.He said: “RIP my friend. “Condolences to each and every one of your lovely family. “What a character. “What a rock star. “What a racer. “So many drivers owe you so much, you gave us our chances and believed in us.”Copy linkCopied’He will be dearly missed’ – Carlos Sainz tributeWilliams F1 star Carlos Sainz has paid tribute to Jordan on social media.The Spanish driver said: “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.”Copy linkCopied’The world seems a little less bright’ – Jake Humphrey’s tribute”Utterly devastated. EJ has left us. Formula One won’t see the likes of Eddie ever again where a guy with a love for racing can hustle his way into the sport and end up winning races. “More important than race wins though, he won hearts. I will never forget how his face would always light up whenever he saw a Jordan GP jacket, flag or cap… as we traveled the world together years after the team had been sold.”His greatest achievements were Mikki, Zoe, Kyle and Zak. His incredible 4 kids who share his spirit. His wife Marie is one of the strongest, most wonderful women I have ever met. “The 4 years we spent together hosting F1 on the BBC were greatest of my career. Wing-walking, scooter riding, car driving madness that I know he loved deeply. “His incredible spirit and love of life lives on in me, and my children who were lucky enough to meet him and hear all about him. Eddie lit up a room whenever he entered it.”That is a lesson for us all – be the light in the room. I was lucky enough to share one, final, cherished meal with him and his boys a few months ago. It was special. “We talked about me doing one last interview with him. Sadly that will never happen. As I left his departing words were ‘I love you brother’. “I love you. Brother. One of the 3 Amigos is gone. The world seems a little less bright this morning. Farewell friend. Play the spoons up there for me.”Credit: InstagramCopy linkCopiedF1 teams pay tribute to JordanMcLaren and Aston Martin were among the F1 teams to pay tribute to the late motorsport icon.McLaren wrote: “We are saddened to hear the news of Eddie Jordan’s passing. A true legend of the sport, his passion and contributions to F1 left an incredible mark. “Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this sad time. Rest in peace, Eddie.”Aston Martin said: “We’re deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Eddie Jordan. “His impact will be felt across the motorsport community for generations to come. Our thoughts are with his family, friends and colleagues at this time.”Copy linkCopiedA motorsport legendJordan was a legend in his field and although he never drove in F1, he did race in F2, F3 and Formula Atlantic, as well as 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1981.Ten years later he did finally make it to F1 with his Jordan Grand Prix team, and gave Michael Schumacher his F1 debut in 1991.Jordan Grand Prix raced in F1 until 2005, and achieved its best ever result in 1998 when Damon Hill and Ralf Schumacher finished first and second at the Belgian Grand Prix.The team was sold in 2005 and rebranded as MF1 Racing a year later before becoming Force India and later Racing Point and now Aston Martin.Jordan returned to F1 in 2009 as a pundit for BBC Sport’s Grand Prix and later joined Channel 4 in 2016.He had also been a regular pundit on Sky Sports over the years.He was awarded an honorary OBE by Her Majesty The Queen in recognition of his services to charity and motor racing in 2012.In 2016 he joined the cast of presenters on Top Gear, who at the time included Chris Evans and Matt LeBlanc.Copy linkCopiedSky Sports Karun ChandhokSky Sports F1 reporter Karun Chandhok paid tribute to Jordan on social media.He wrote: “There will never be another like him.”Sleep well EJ.”Copy linkCopiedRalf Schumacher tribute”We had a fantastic time in Cape Town. “Your love of music and the many live performances are unforgettable. “I can hardly believe you lost your battle with the disease. “Thank you for giving me the opportunity to start my F1 career with your team. “I will always be grateful for that. “I wish the whole family strength during these hours. “I already miss you, my dear friend. Rest in peace.”Credit: https://www.instagram.com/p/DHakV4ftVQV/Copy linkCopiedEddie Jordan deadThe world of motorsport is in mourning today after it was announced that Formula One legend Eddie Jordan has died at the age of 76.The Irishman revealed that he was battling an “aggressive” form of prostate and bladder cancer, which spread to his spine and pelvis, late last year.He made his last appearance on live radio last month when he touchingly apologised after revealing he’s “not himself” following a dose of cancer treatment.A family statement said: “Eddie passed away peacefully with family by his side in Cape Town in the early hours of 20th March 2025 at the age of 76, after battling with an aggressive form of prostate cancer for the past 12 months.”Tributes have poured in for Jordan from across the motorsport community.Copy linkCopied More

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    Eddie Jordan dead: F1 legend dies aged 76 after battle with ‘aggressive’ prostate & bladder cancer as tributes flood in

    FORMULA One legend Eddie Jordan has passed away aged 76.The Irishman revealed in December that he was battling an “aggressive” form of prostate and bladder cancer, which spread to his spine and pelvis and was diagnosed earlier in 2024.Formula One legend Eddie Jordan has passed away aged 76Credit: SplashThe former driver competed in F2 and F3Credit: GettyJordan owned an F1 team for 14 years and gave Michael Schumacher his debutCredit: GettyRalf Schumacher paid tribute to Jordan on InstagramCredit: Instagram/ralfschumacher_rscJake Humphrey, who presented BBC coverage with Jordan and David Coulthard, described being ‘utterly devastated’Credit: X/mrjakehumphreyA family statement said: “It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Eddie Jordan OBE, the ex-Formula 1 team owner, TV pundit and entrepreneur.”He passed away peacefully with family by his side in Cape Town in the early hours of 20th March 2025 at the age of 76, after battling with an aggressive form of prostate cancer for the past 12 months.”EJ brought an abundance of charisma, energy and Irish charm everywhere he went. We all have a huge hole missing without his presence.”He will be missed by so many people, but he leaves us with tonnes of great memories to keep us smiling through our sorrow.”Read more Sports NewsTributes flooded in for the F1 icon from across the world.Ralf Schumacher, who raced under Jordan and is the brother of seven-time champion Michael, said: “We had a great time in Cape Town.”Your love for music and the many live performances are unforgettable.”I can hardly believe that you have lost the battle against the disease.Most read in Motorsport”Thank you very much for giving me the opportunity to start my F1 career in your team.”I will always be grateful to you for that. I wish the whole family a lot of strength in these hours.’I’m not myself, please forgive me’ – Shaken F1 legend Eddie Jordan, 76, apologises live on radio after cancer treatment”I already miss you my dear friend. Rest in peace.”Jake Humphrey, who presented BBC coverage with Jordan and David Coulthard, described being “utterly devastated”.He posted on X: “Utterly devastated. EJ has left us.”Formula One won’t see the likes of Eddie ever again where a guy with a love for racing can hustle his way into the sport and end up winning races.”More important than race wins though, we won hearts. I will never forget how his face would light up whenever he saw a Jordan GP jacket, flag or cap… as we travelled the world together years after the team had been sold.”Stefano Domenicali, CEO of Formula One Group, 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.Tributes to flamboyant Eddie JordanFormer racing driver and broadcaster Martin Brundle wrote: “RIP my friend. Condolences to each and every one of your lovely family.”What a character. What a rock star. What a racer. So many drivers owe you so much, you gave us our chances and believed in us.”Earlier this year, Jordan led a consortium which bought former English rugby Premiership club London Irish.The club said: “He was working until the last, having communicated on St Patrick’s Day about his ambitions for London Irish Rugby Football Club, of which he had recently become Patron.”He also recently helped seal F1 design guru Adrian Newey’s switch from Red Bull to Aston Martin.Aston Martin said in a statement: “We’re deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Eddie Jordan.”His impact will be felt across the motorsport community for generations to come.”Aston Martin F1 team principal Andy Cowell described Jordan as a “one-off”.”His vision laid the foundations for us and he leaves a lasting legacy for the entire motorsport community,” he said.”Today we pay tribute to a legend of the sport and our thoughts are with his family, friends, and colleagues.”Virgin Radio DJ Chris Evans broke down on air this morning as he paid an emotional tribute to Jordan.Evans said: “Eddie sang from the hymn sheet that says, ‘Live life as deeply as you can every single day, every single day.'”Because Eddie lived a thousand lifetimes and he was a real liver of life.”And if you really are a liver of life, then life loves you for it and gives you more.”And if you live like that on the daily 24/7, 365 days a year then you have no regrets as far as that aspect of the opportunity of being a human is concerned and Eddie left nothing on the pitch, or should I say track.”Former F1 driver and TV pundit Karun Chandhok wrote on X: “There will never be another like him. Sleep well EJ.”Former Jordan driver and world champion Damon Hill said: “We’re all very sad and shocked.”We knew Eddie was fighting the disease and while we knew it was serious, we thought there might be a chance he would win, but sadly he has lost that.”There will never be another like Eddie Jordan, You’ll hear about what he is like.”Williams Formula 1 driver Carlos Sainz has posted on X and wrote: “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.”Irish premier Micheal Martin has paid tribute to Eddie Jordan, saying he lived his “life to the full”.”I was greatly saddened to learn of the passing of Eddie Jordan,” Mr Martin said in a statement.”Eddie lived life to the full, facing his final days with the same courage and tenacity he displayed throughout his many years as an entrepreneur, Formula One pioneer, and TV pundit.”There were few like him. My deepest sympathies go to all his family and friends.”McLaren’s chief executive officer Zak Brown posted on X: “All at McLaren are deeply saddened to hear about the passing of Eddie Jordan.”Eddie was a vibrant figure who always wore his heart on his sleeve.”His passion for Formula 1 was enormous and he leaves an incredible legacy. All of our thoughts are with his family and friends.”Katie Price, who served as Eddie’s grid girl under her alter ego Jordan, told The Mirror: “I’m deeply saddened on hearing the news that Eddie has died.”He was a very charismatic and fun character to be around whose humour, just like himself, was unique.”It’s a great loss to the F1 family and he will be missed around the Paddock.””In this moment of sorrow, my thoughts and those of the entire Formula 1 family are with his family and loved ones.”Christian Horner, team principal and CEO of Red Bull Racing, shared 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!'”Jordan made his final appearance on live radio last month when he touchingly apologised after revealing he’s “not himself” following a dose of cancer treatment.Jordan leaves his wife, Marie and children Zoe, Miki, Zak and KyleHe worked as a pundit in F1 since 2009Credit: GettyJordan had a successful career as a team owner in F1 with Jordan Grand PrixCredit: GettyKeen musician Jordan also played the drums in a rock and roll bandCredit: GettyJordan starred opposite Chris Evans and Matt LeBlanc on the revamped Top GearCredit: BBCThe former F1 team owner was on talkSPORT discussing his takeover of London Irish.Towards the end of the segment, Jordan said: “Sorry guys, just a small thing, thank you.”I’ve just come out of getting chemotherapy and I’m not 100 per cent together here guys.”I’m just not myself at this moment in time. I’m a little all over the place, so please forgive me.”Back in December, Jordan revealed he went through some “dark days” as the cancer spread to different parts of his body.He urged people to go out and get tested and spoke about the importance of looking after one’s body.In an appearance on his Formula For Success podcast, which he hosts alongside Coulthard, Jordan said: “We’ve kind of alluded to it David, over the shows.”Way back in March and April, I was diagnosed with bladder and prostate cancer.”And then it spread into the spine and the pelvis, so it was quite aggressive.”And we’ve all heard about our wonderful friend Sir Chris Hoy, who is an absolute megastar, and he [was] coming out and talking about illness such as like what I’ve got, but he’s a far younger man.”But this is a little message for all the anchors and everybody listening to this: don’t wait or put it off.What are the symptons of prostate and bladder cancer?By Alice Fuller, Health Features EditorABOUT 55,000 new prostate cancer cases are recorded every year in the UK.Bladder cancer is less common, with around 10,500 new cases.For both types, cancer can start in one area of the body and spread as the disease develops, such as to the pelvis and spine.But there is also growing evidence to suggest patients can have two primary cancers at once.In one study by the State University of New York, the coincidence was as high as 70 per cent for prostate cancers in patients with bladder cancer, and 3.4 per cent for bladder cancers in patients with prostate cancer.Separate research published in the Journal of Urology found 25 per cent of patients with a bladder cancer diagnosis also had prostate cancer, and 3.8 per cent with prostate cancer also had bladder cancer.Symptoms of both types are similar, but there are some distinct differences.The most common signs of bladder cancer include:Blood in your urine Needing to pee more frequently Sudden urges to urinate A burning sensation when you pee Pelvic or bone pain Weight loss Swollen legsProstate cancer doesn’t usually cause any symptoms in the early stages, but as it progresses, it might cause:Needing to pee more frequently, often at night Rushing to the toilet Difficulty in starting to pee Straining or taking a long time to pee A weak flow Blood in your urine or semen Back or bone pain Tiredness A loss of appetite Weight loss”Go and get tested, because in life you’ve got chances and there is so much medical advice out there and so many things that you can do to extend your lifetime.”Go and do it. Don’t be stupid, don’t be shy. It’s not a shy thing – look after your body, guys.”We’ll move on, but yes, some very dark days in there – but we pulled out of it, thankfully.”Jordan was a legend in his field and although he never drove in F1, he did race in F2, F3 and Formula Atlantic, as well as 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1981.Ten years later he did finally make it to F1 with his Jordan Grand Prix team, and gave Michael Schumacher his F1 debut in 1991.Jordan Grand Prix raced in F1 until 2005, and achieved its best ever result in 1998 when Damon Hill and Ralf Schumacher finished first and second at the Belgian Grand Prix.The team was sold in 2005 and rebranded as MF1 Racing a year later before becoming Force India and later Racing Point and now Aston Martin.Jordan returned to F1 in 2009 as a pundit for BBC Sport’s Grand Prix and later joined Channel 4 in 2016.He had also been a regular pundit on Sky Sports over the years.He was awarded an honorary OBE by Her Majesty The Queen in recognition of his services to charity and motor racing in 2012.In 2016 he joined the cast of presenters on Top Gear, who at the time included Chris Evans and Matt LeBlanc.Speaking in mid-October about his health, the multi-millionaire revealed that he underwent tests as part of taking part in a cycling event in South Africa earlier in the year.He said: “At 76 I did the Argus [Cape Town Cycle Tour], and then you get a bit of a bang, and then you suddenly feel that you’re not 100 per cent.”You go to the doctor, and then you get this illness. But where there’s a will, there’s a way, and I urge everybody to be able to stand the fight, because it’s worth it.”I’m coming out the other side, everyone else should come out the other side. The prognosis is absolutely fantastic.READ MORE SUN STORIES”The medical awareness of what’s going on at the moment is quite simply mind-boggling – and so there should be every opportunity to avail of that medical help.”Jordan leaves his wife, Marie and children Zoe, Miki, Zak and Kyle.He had his own racing career in the 70’s after discovering a love of motorsportCredit: GettyJordan celebrates success at the Belgian Grand PrixCredit: GettySailing enthusiast has circumnavigated the world thanks his love of boatsCredit: Rex FeaturesJordan was diagnosed with bladder and prostate cancer earlier this yearCredit: Getty More

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    ‘P45s are more their thing’ – F1 star warned he faces the SACK after just one disastrous race

    FORMULA ONE star Liam Lawson has been warned he faces the sack after just one race at new team Red Bull.Lawson, 23, was one of six drivers who crashed out during last weekend’s chaotic Australian Grand Prix.Liam Lawson has been warned he faces the Red Bull sack if he doesn’t improve quicklyCredit: GettyMartin Brundle warned Red Bull do not do hugs but instead do P45sCredit: GettyLawson crashed on his Red Bull debut during the Australian Grand PrixCredit: RexThe New Zealander was making his debut for Red Bull after being promoted into Sergio Perez’s seat from the sister team, VCARB – now Racing Bulls.However, Lawson – one of six rookies on the grid this season – had a race weekend to forget after being eliminated in Q1 during qualifying and then crashing out of the race on lap 47.And he has now been warned by Sky Sports F1 pundit Martin Brundle that he needs to improve his performances fast if he is to retain his position on the grid.Brundle warned: “Liam Lawson of Red Bull, in particular, will be very happy that we head immediately into another race week so that he can hopefully park the misery and errors he endured in Melbourne and put them right.READ MORE IN F1″That team doesn’t do cuddles and reassuring words, and nor should they at this level.”The no cuddles and reassuring words sentiment has already been displayed for Racing Bulls rookie Isack Hadjar, who burst into tears after crashing during the formation lap of last weekend’s race.While the 20-year-old – known to be a Lewis Hamilton fan – was consoled by Anthony Hamilton, Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko called the act “a bit embarrassing”.Brundle added on Lawson: “P45s (Tax letter given to an employee in the UK from an employer upon leaving a job) are more their thing if you can’t keep Verstappen at least in view from time to time.”Most read in MotorsportJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSThe seat Lawson currently occupies is arguably one of the most-cursed seats in the sport today, with four previous drivers failing to perform to the standards required.Perez, Alex Albon, Pierre Gasly and Daniel Ricciardo were all undone by the pressure the seat comes with. F1 hit by travel chaos with teams left without cars days before Chinese Grand Prix as FIA release statement Albon and Gasly, in particular, can relate to Lawson in that they were also young drivers who had the seat thrust upon them, arguably at too early a stage in their F1 careers before they crumbled.Red Bull are one of the teams to have reportedly been hit by travel chaos ahead of the Chinese Grand Prix with technical issues causing a delay in car parts arriving in Shanghai from Melbourne.The delays have cost the mechanics at least 30 hours in preparation time and have sparked concern that cars may not be ready for FP1 on Friday.The issues have even hit the sports tyre supplier, Pirelli, with the FIA releasing a statement giving teams more time to fit the cars due to the travel chaos.Fortunately for Lawson and Co., the weekend is set for dry conditions throughout.Last weekend Lawson was cheered on by stunning girlfriend and medical student Hannah St. John. More

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    F1 hit by travel chaos with teams left without CARS days before Chinese Grand Prix as FIA release statement

    FORMULA ONE teams have been hit by travel chaos days before the Chinese Grand Prix after technical issues in Melbourne.Several teams including McLaren, Red Bull, Mercedes, Aston Martin and Williams have been hit by the problem, leaving them without their cars for the second race of the season, according to F1 insider Kym Illman.Teams have been hit by travel chaos before the Chinese Grand PrixCredit: SplashTeams affected include Williams, McLaren, Mercedes, Red Bull and Aston MartinCredit: AFPWith the quick turnaround between the Australian and Chinese Grand Prix, teams would have expected car parts to arrive on Monday evening or Tuesday morning after being shipped out on Sunday.However, technical issues have delayed the arrival of some car parts.Illman reports the teams were told their parts would arrive at 10am on Wednesday morning, but have now been told they will not receive them until 4 or 5pm.This means that teams have seen around 30 hours of their preparation time to get the cars ready for the first session of the weekend wiped out.READ MORE IN F1The freight transport issues have also hit the sport’s tyre supplier, Pirelli.The FIA released a statement ahead of the weekend – which will see the season’s first Sprint Race – providing a one-time-only concession on the curfew of the fitting schedule of cars.It said: “Due to the logistical challenges for the official tyre supplier resulting from delays in freight arrival, specially the requirement to revise the fitting schedule for Wednesday, the following concessions will be made.”On the Wednesday, and for this event only, the curfew period will be reduced by a period of five and a half (5.5) hours for a maximum of six (6) operational personnel for the sole purpose of tyre preparations post tyre fitting from the tyre supplier.”Most read in MotorsportJOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUSIllman reports that members of the crew have been waiting around in hotels away from the track, effectively with the days off, as they wait for the parts to arrive.Delays in car parts arriving are not uncommon in F1 but, with a tight schedule to fit into, time is of the essence if the issue is not to impact heavily on the likes of Lando Norris or Max Verstappen.Behind the scenes in Australia GP paddock including F1 star Lewis Hamilton’s new Ferrari baseLewis Hamilton’s Ferrari team were not mentioned in the report but could have still seen parts delayed. Hamilton was set for a meeting with his engineer this week to better understand each other after the Brit had an X-rated blast down his radio following a Ferrari strategy blunder.Free Practice 1 for the race weekend will commence at 3:30am UK time on Friday.Sprint qualifying will then start at 7:30am.Saturday will see the Sprint Race start at 3am before qualifying for the feature race begins at 7am.The lights then go out for Sunday’s feature race at 7am.Norris took the chequered flag in Melbourne with Verstappen second and George Russell third as six cars crashed out of a chaotic wet race. More