Jordan has fired Heinz-Harald Frentzen on the eve of the German Grand Prix. The German, however, is seeking legal advice.
Formula One team Jordan has fired Heinz-Harald Frentzen on the eve of the German Grand Prix.
Jordan’s third driver Ricardo Zonta will replace Frentzen at Hockenheim this weekend.
“The contract between Jordan and Heinz-Harald Frentzen has been cancelled with immediate effect,” a company spokeswoman said on Wednesday.
“It has been a disappointing season for both of us. We had an exchange of views after the British Grand Prix and this is the result,” team boss Eddie Jordan said.
Frentzen has scored only six points this season and has been outqualified by teammate Jarno Trulli nine times in 10 races. He is currently 11th in the drivers’ standings.
Frentzen, however, said that he rejected Jordan’s grounds for his dismissal and is seeking legal advice.
“The reasons I have been given for this termination I contest in their entirety. Due to the current situation, I am unable to make any further comment whatsoever at this time.”
The German had renewed his contract with Jordan last month.