
The wheeler-dealer side of him was wonderful and he was always thinking outside the box to get the best out of peopleI still remember when Eddie Jordan and I met at the end of 1986 at a motorsport awards dinner. He approached me and asked if anyone had spoken to me about driving for them the following year. I told him no one had and so on the back of a napkin, before the end of the awards, we agreed to come together for 1987 when we would go on to win the Formula 3 British Championship together.I still believe if he hadn’t given me that chance in Formula 3, I’m not quite sure I’d have had that success or would have got to Formula One without him. Continue reading...
Eddie Jordan, a beloved and innovative figure in Formula One, known for his work ethic and ability to connect with people, has died at age 76. He gave opportunities to drivers like Johnny Herbert, who attributes his success to Jordan's early support. Jordan's passion and drive led him from Formula 3 to Formula One, where he achieved his ultimate dream.