Doing it for the team – not
Along with millions of other race fans around the world, I was aghast when I heard Rob Smedley, Felipe Massa’s engineer, passing on the thinly-veiled order to give way to Fernando Alonso at Hockenheim
“I back Bernie” – Jordan
blurb: Eddie Jordan may have sold off his F1 empire, but he still has some thoughts about how the sport is run. He says Bernie Ecclestone is likely to remain at the helm of the GP racing, since the rival GPWC lacks credibility.
Jordan’s F1 dream soon over
Since 1991, Eddie Jordan’s F1 team has overcome financial hardship and achieved moderate success, but soon the Toyota-powered F1 cars will be linked to the Irishman in name only.
F1 minnows seal engine deals
Embattled F1 teams Jordan and Minardi have concluded deals with Toyota and Cosworth respectively for the supply of engines during next year’s grand prix season.
Jordan fires Pantano
After failing to score points in the 14 grands prix he drove for Jordan this year, Italian Giorgio Pantano has been dropped from the team and will be replaced by test driver Timo Glock this weekend.
No change to F1 qualifying
F1 commercial rights holder Bernie Ecclestone says the FIA has scrapped plans to change the format of qualifying for next month’s British Grand Prix.
Jordan unhappy with Benz, Cosworth
The future may look more secure for Eddie Jordan since a group of investors bought almost half of his F1 team, but the Irishman is having difficulty securing an engine deal for next year.
‘Just don’t call us dull’
Eddie Jordan believes his team adds a little “rock and roll” to Formula One and that’s why the sport needs him. He is hoping for point-scoring finishes from his drivers at Magny-Cours this weekend.
Jordan seeks Mercedes engines
Despite the fanfare about Jordan’s renewed ties with Ford, the manufacturer with which Eddie Jordan entered F1 in 1991, the Irishman is negotiating with Mercedes-Benz to supply his team next year.
Rules are rules – Fisichella
The F1 rulebook denied the Jordan team a win in its 200th grand prix, but Giancarlo Fisichella was magnanimous in defeat.