Jordan, Eddie (1948– )

Irish motor-racing team owner, born in Dublin. A winner of 11 races as a driver, his success was restricted mainly to the Formula Three circuit. He retired in 1980 to set up Eddie Jordan Racing but it was not until 1987 that he had his first taste of success, winning the Formula Three title with the British driver Johnny Herbert. Jordan then entered a team into Formula 1 in 1991 but had to wait another seven years before winning his first Grand Prix in Belgium with the former world champion Damon Hill. The 1999 season proved his most successful when the Jordan car powered by the Mugen Honda engine finished third in the constructors' championship behind Ferrari and McClaren. He sold the team in 2005.