DRIVERS AND TEAMS assembled on the Chinese Grand Prix grid on Sunday to pay their respects to Eddie Jordan, the former Formula One team owner who died on Thursday aged 76.
A tribute to the legendary Dubliner’s life was shown on giant screens, recalling some of his best moments on and off the track.
Drivers and teams then led a minute’s applause for Jordan.
U2′s With or Without You played as drivers boarded the open-top buses for the pre-race parade around the Shanghai International Circuit.
Jordan achieved rare success as an independent team owner in the fiercely competitive world of Formula One, winning four grands prix in 15 years in the sport.
He sold his team to Midland in 2005 but remained a prominent figure in motorsport through his work as a TV pundit.
His original team has gone through several incarnations since, including Force India and Racing Point, and now races as Aston Martin.
Aston have painted a shamrock tribute on the cars of Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll with one of the leaves in the shape of a red heart.
Jordan, who had been battling an aggressive form of prostate cancer before his death, was also a talented musician.
Footage of him playing the drums he loved was also shown.
A very interesting article. Kevin could open a tin of beans with that left foot.
@austin flevin:
Agreed, Kevin was indeed a great servant to ROI International football. He scored some wonderful goals with that educated left peg of his. Fair play to him!
Sheedy’s left foot was 2nd only to Christy Brown. The only Irishman to score and save a penalty in a cup final.
@sean byrne: did Niall Quinn do something similar score and save a penalty?
Not in a cup final
His performance against Russia in Euro 88 was one of the best ive seen from an Irish player.
Great article, class act deserves to be mentioned among the greats more often!!
That free-kick against Ipswich was delectable. If that was Maradona or Messi we’d be drooling over it infinitely.
That rocket against england in Italia 90 is one of my favourite Ireland goals of all time. One of the cleanest strikes you’ll ever see. Shilton hadnt a chance.