eddie jordan

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

Posted by CAR magazine - 26 July 2010

“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.

By CAR magazine - 17 February 2005

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.

By CAR magazine - 28 January 2005

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.

By CAR magazine - 16 November 2004

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.

By CAR magazine - 22 September 2004

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.

By CAR magazine - 29 June 2004

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.

By CAR magazine - 28 October 2003

‘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.

By CAR magazine - 3 July 2003

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.

By CAR magazine - 20 June 2003

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.

By CAR magazine - 7 April 2003

Jordan launch a low-key affair

Having undergone an intensive testing programme since January, Jordan Ford unveiled its EJ13 in full racing regalia at Barcelona on Monday.

By CAR magazine - 18 February 2003

Young Briton signs for Jordan

Former British Formula 3 and current Formula Nippon champion Ralph Firman will drive for Jordan Ford this season.

By CAR magazine - 5 February 2003

New twist to Jordan puzzle

Eddie Irvine’s announcement that he will not compete in F1 this year has added a new twist to the biggest remaining mystery in the sport – who will fill the remaining Jordan seat?

By CAR magazine - 24 January 2003

New F1 rules: The reaction

F1 bosses Eddie Jordan and Paul Stoddart have praised the new rules for taking the premier form of motorsport back to basics.

By CAR magazine - 16 January 2003

Sato to return to BAR

Takuma Sato has joined BAR Honda as its reserve/test driver. Will Eddie Irvine now replace Sato at Jordan?

By CAR magazine - 19 December 2002

Why BAR bought Button

BAR boss David Richards had to fight off four other teams for the privilege of having Jenson Button in his team next season. Is Button really world champion material – as Richards suggests?

By CAR magazine - 10 December 2002

Arrows struck off FIA list

FIA has rejected Arrows’ entry for the 2003 F1 season, fuelling rumours that Enrique Bernoldi could be on his way to Jordan.

By CAR magazine - 2 December 2002

Massa on Jordan’s shortlist

Former Sauber driver Felipe Massa this week said that team boss Eddie Jordan was keen to sign him for the 2003 season.

By CAR magazine - 22 November 2002

Second Jordan seat still vacant

Takuma Sato, Eddie Irvine, Felipe Massa and Enrique Bernoldi are all rumoured to be in line to join Giancarlo Fisichella at Jordan next year. But who has the best chance of success?

By CAR magazine - 20 November 2002

A body blow for Jordan

The cash-strapped Jordan F1 team, which saw its profits halved in 2001, has lost major sponsor Deutsche Post for next year.

By CAR magazine - 12 November 2002

New F1 rules: The reaction

Formula One team bosses have reacted positively to the new rules that will be enforced in the 2003 season. But will the rules be enough to stop another Ferrari redwash next year?

By CAR magazine - 30 October 2002

Sato in Jordan heaven

Eddie Jordan wept with joy after watching Takuma Sato finish fifth at Suzuka on Sunday and secure sixth place for the team in the constructors’ championship.

By CAR magazine - 14 October 2002

Should Ferrari be weighed down?

The FIA has proposed handicapping successful F1 teams with a weight penalty in an attempt to induce closer racing next year. But would this be in the spirit of F1?

By CAR magazine - 8 October 2002

Head asks: Is Ferrari more important than F1?

Williams technical director Patrick Head has lashed out at Ferrari sporting director Jean Todt’s “obvious lack of respect for motor racing” following the controversial finish in the US GP.

By CAR magazine - 4 October 2002

Team bosses slam Ferrari

F1 team bosses David Richards and Eddie Jordan have criticised Ferrari for trying to put a spin on its drivers’ staged finish at the US Grand Prix.

By CAR magazine - 1 October 2002