'Don't be stupid': F1 legend Eddie Jordan reveals heartbreaking cancer diagnosis
F1 legend Eddie Jordan has revealed he has been diagnosed with an "aggressive" form of cancer.
Jordan, who famously gave Michael Schumacher his debut in 1991, made the revelation on his Formula For Success podcast.
The 76-year-old said he'd been given a similar diagnosis to British track cycling legend Chris Hoy, who revealed in October he'd been diagnosed with terminal prostate cancer.
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Ex-F1 team owner Eddie Jordan. Charles Coates via Getty Images
"We've kind of alluded to it 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," Jordan said.
"We've all heard about our wonderful friend, Sir Chris Hoy, who's an absolute megastar, and he is coming out and talking about illnesses like what I've got, but he's a far younger man.
"But this is a little message, and everybody listening to this: Don't waste or put it off. Go and get tested, because in life, you've got chances.
"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."
Eddie Jordan (left) and Michael Schumacher at the 1991 Belgian Grand Prix. Getty
Co-host David Coulthard, who himself enjoyed a successful F1 career with Williams, McLaren and Red Bull, commended Jordan for sharing his health issues.
"Wise words. You've had this personal experience, and it's good to see you are looking sharp actually considering the chemotherapy," he said.
"I'm sure that is not the work of a moment and not a pleasant experience, but it is great that you are sharing your experience with all of our listeners."
Jordan said there had been some "dark days" since his diagnosis.
"We move on ... we pulled out of it, thankfully," he said.
After a brief driving career, Jordan set up his eponymous race team in the early 1980s and ran in F1 from 1991 until he sold the team in 2005. He's since turned his hand to broadcasting.
He's also the manager of Adrian Newey, the former Red Bull aerodynamicist who, in a full circle moment, signed with the Aston Martin team for 2025. The Aston team's roots can be traced back to Jordan.
