Join us behind the scenes of Formula 1: our reporters were present at every Grand Prix in 2025, including in England. We write about our experiences not only online, but also in our magazine. Part 12 of 24: Gerard Bos on a tribute during the British Grand Prix.
It’s 10:25 local time at Silverstone. The third free practice of Formula 1 is still more than two hours away, and there are no races in Formula 2 or 3 at the moment. Yet, the stands around the renowned British circuit are well filled. As enthusiasts, the motorsport fans take the time to marvel at special F1 cars from the past.
We see the yellow EJ10 from 2000, the one with the ‘Buzzin Hornet’ on the nose; Heinz-Harald Frentzen, for example, achieved success with it. The green car with the 7UP sponsorship is also there, namely the vehicle in which Michael Schumacher made his F1 debut in Belgium in 1991. And what about the blue-green-red-white cars that Rubens Barrichello and Eddie Irvine stood out in?
In short: we are witnessing a colourful collection of cars from an equally colourful character: Eddie Jordan, the former F1 team boss who breathed his last earlier this year, at just 67 years old. In Silverstone, they know all too well what he meant for British and even global motorsport. Therefore, they are more than happy to make room in the busy GP schedule for the Eddie Jordan Tribute.
The fact that his death is the reason for this is sad. But the memories remain. This becomes clear once again in Silverstone.
Gone, but not forgotten, reads a banner. And that’s exactly how it is.
