Irish racing legend Eddie Jordan has revealed on a podcast that he is currently being treated for an “aggressive form of cancer” that has spread into his spine and the pelvis.
The racing legend and Dublin native is best known as the founder of the Jordan Grand Prix Formula 1 team, which competed in F1 from 1991 to 2005. He is also a prominent television personality and pundit, known for his work on the BBC’s F1 coverage.
He is also known for winning four Grand Prix and finishing third in the constructors championship in 1999. These achievements also include the development of legendary drivers like Michael Schumacher and Rubens Barrichello.
Jordan, who alluded to having cancer before, gave an update on his condition on the latest episode of Formula For Success alongside co-host David Coulthard and revealed that it has spread to other areas of his body.
“We’ve kind of alluded to it, David; 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, said Jordan.
“And we’ve all heard about our wonderful friend, Sir Chris Hoy, who’s an absolute megastar, and coming out and talking about illnesses such as what I’ve gotten, but he’s a far younger man.”
The 76-year-old also urged anyone that is apprehensive about getting tested to get it done for the sake of their own health.
“But this is a little message, and everybody listen to this: Don’t waste or put it off. Go and get tested, because in life, you’ve got chances. And there is so much medical advice out there and so many things that you can do to extend your lifetime,” he added.
“Go and do it. Don’t be stupid. Don’t be shy. It’s not a shy thing. Look after your body, guys.”
“We’ll move on, but yes, some very dark days in there—but we pulled out of it, thankfully.”