One year on: Celebrating Eddie Jordan’s flair, wit, and racing legacy

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It’s hard to believe it’s been a year on this day since the paddock lost Eddie Jordan, its brightest neon shirt and its sharpest tongue.

As a man synonymous with flair, audacity, and a love of all things fast, Eddie didn’t just run a team back in the day – he brought excitement, colour, and a mischievous edge to every race weekend.

After selling his outfit Jordan Grand Prix, which eventually evolved into the current Aston Martin team, Eddie became the voice of irreverence in the paddock, reminding viewers that F1 isn’t just milliseconds and strategy — it’s theatre, chaos, and a whole lot of fun.

Today, we remember Eddie not for the trophies, but for putting smiles, mischief, and pure passion back into Formula 1.

Eddie Jordan & his band The Robbers on stage at the Sahara Force India F1 Team Fan Zone at the 2018 British GP.

Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.