Sun Mar 23 20:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Formula One Pays Tribute to Eddie Jordan at Chinese Grand Prix
**Shanghai, China –** The Chinese Formula One Grand Prix on Sunday, March 23rd, 2025, opened with a moving tribute to former Formula One team owner Eddie Jordan, who passed away on Thursday at age 76 after a battle with prostate cancer. Drivers and teams observed a minute’s applause in his honor before the race.
A video montage showcasing highlights of Jordan’s life and career, including footage of him playing the drums, was displayed on giant screens at the Shanghai International Circuit. The pre-race parade featured U2’s “With or Without You” as drivers made their way around the circuit.
Jordan, a flamboyant Irishman, achieved remarkable success as an independent team owner, securing four Grand Prix victories over 15 years. He sold his team, which has since evolved through various iterations including Force India, Racing Point, and currently Aston Martin, in 2005. Aston Martin cars, driven by Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll, featured a shamrock tribute—one leaf shaped as a red heart—in his memory. Even after selling his team, Jordan remained a significant figure in motorsport as a television commentator.
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