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Jordan Grand Prix

Irish

  • Jordan Grand Prix Official Name
  • Silverstone, England Base
  • 1991 F1 Debut
  • Eddie Jordan Team Boss
  • n/a Technical Chief
  • 0 World Championships

Jordan Grand Prix emerged as a Formula 1 constructor in 1991 and continued to race until 2005. Founded by the charismatic Irish businessman Eddie Jordan, the team was headquartered near the iconic Silverstone Circuit in the UK. However, it proudly raced under an Irish license, reflecting its founder’s heritage.

Notable Team Members and Drivers

Eddie Jordan: The founder and the driving force behind the team, Jordan’s team was known for its distinctive yellow liveries and ability to punch above its weight.

Michael Schumacher: Although his time with Jordan was brief, Schumacher made his Formula 1 debut with the team at the 1991 Belgian Grand Prix. His performance at this race was noticed by others up and down the paddock, and he swiftly moved to Benetton.

Damon Hill: Hill joined in 1998 and secured the team’s first-ever race win at the 1998 Belgian Grand Prix. He also helped the team to finish third in the 1999 Constructors’ Championship.

The team quickly became known for its ability to punch above its weight and proved to be a team where future F1 stars, including Michael Schumacher, who made his F1 debut in 1991, could shine. Other notable drivers coming up through the Formula’s included Eddie Irvine, Rubens Barrichello, and Giancarlo Fisichella.

Jordan’s most successful period came in the late 1990s, with the team securing its first race win in 1998 at the Belgian Grand Prix, driven by 1996 F1 World Champion Damon Hill. This win was part of a series of successes that also saw Jordan finish third in the 1999 Constructors’ Championship.

However, the early 2000s brought challenging times for the Jordan Grand Prix team, with financial issues and a competitive field making it increasingly difficult for the team to maintain its previous levels of success. In early 2005, Eddie Jordan sold the team to the Midland Group and the team raced its final season under the Jordan name before undergoing several transformations.

After the 2005 season, the team was rebranded as MF1 Racing for 2006, reflecting its new ownership under the Midland Group. However, this was just the beginning of a series of ownership changes, with the team being sold to Dutch car manufacturer Spyker, becoming Spyker F1 in 2007. This phase was short-lived, as the team underwent another sale, transforming into Force India in 2008.

Jordan Grand Prix’s legacy in Formula 1 underwent its final chapter in 2018. Force India’s financial difficulties led to its acquisition by a consortium led by Lawrence Stroll. This transition marked the end of the Jordan Grand Prix’s original Formula One entry, as the team’s FIA entry was not transferred in the buyout process. Force India became Racing Point in 2019 and finally became Aston Martin in 2021.

Jordan Grand Prix will always be remembered for the flair, innovation, and vibrant personality they brought to the grid.

Jordan Grand Prix Formula One World Championship Records

First entry1991 United States Grand Prix
Races entered250
EnginesFord, Yamaha, Hart, Peugeot, Mugen-Honda, Honda, Toyota
Constructors’ Championships0
Drivers’ Championships0
Race victories4
Podiums19
Points1461
Pole positions2
Fastest laps2
Final entry2005 Chinese Grand Prix

Jordan Grand Prix Championship Results

YearNameCarNo.DriversPointsWCC
1991 Team 7Up Jordan19132.
32.
32.
32.
33.
Bertrand Gachot
Michael Schumacher
Roberto Moreno
Alessandro Zanardi
Andrea de Cesaris
135th
1992 Sasol Jordan19232.
33.
Stefano Modena
Maurício Gugelmin
111th
1993 Sasol Jordan19314.
15.
15.
15.
15.
15.
Rubens Barrichello
Ivan Capelli
Thierry Boutsen
Marco Apicella
Emanuele Naspetti
Eddie Irvine
311th
1994 Sasol Jordan19414.
15.
15.
15.
Rubens Barrichello
Eddie Irvine
Aguri Suzuki
Andrea de Cesaris
285th
1995 Total Jordan Peugeot19514.
15.
Rubens Barrichello
Eddie Irvine
216th
1996 Benson & Hedges Jordan Peugeot19611.
12.
Rubens Barrichello
Martin Brundle
225th
1997 Benson & Hedges Jordan Peugeot19711.
12.
Ralf Schumacher
Giancarlo Fisichella
335th
1998 Benson & Hedges Jordan1989.
10.
Damon Hill
Ralf Schumacher
344th
1999 Benson & Hedges Jordan1997.
8.
Damon Hill
Heinz-Harald Frentzen
613rd
2000 Benson & Hedges JordanEJ10
EJ10B
5.
6.
Heinz-Harald Frentzen
Jarno Trulli
176th
2001 Benson & Hedges Jordan HondaEJ1111.
11.
11./12.
12.
Heinz-Harald Frentzen
Ricardo Zonta
Jarno Trulli
Jean Alesi
195th
2002 DHL Jordan HondaEJ129.
10.
Giancarlo Fisichella
Takuma Sato
96th
2003 Jordan FordEJ1311.
12.
12.
Giancarlo Fisichella
Ralph Firman
Zsolt Baumgartner
139th
2004 Jordan FordEJ1418.
19.
19.
Nick Heidfeld
Giorgio Pantano
Timo Glock
59th
2005 Jordan Grand PrixEJ15
EJ15B
18.
19.
Tiago Monteiro
Narain Karthikeyan
129th

Jordan Grand Prix Drivers

Driver Nationality Current/Last Team F1 Debut Status
German Mercedes 1991 Belgian Grand Prix F1 Legend
Italian Sauber 1980 Canadian Grand Prix Died
Brazilian Williams 1993 South African Grand Prix Retired
Belgian Jordan Grand Prix 1983 Belgian Grand Prix Retired
British Jaguar 1993 Japanese Grand Prix Retired
British Jordan Grand Prix 1984 Brazilian Grand Prix Retired
German Toyota Racing 1997 Australian Grand Prix Retired
Italian Ferrari 1996 Australian Grand Prix Retired
British Williams 1992 Spanish Grand Prix F1 Legend
German Arrows 1994 Brazilian Grand Prix Retired
Italian Lotus Racing 1997 Australian Grand Prix Retired
French Jordan Grand Prix 1989 French Grand Prix Retired
German Renault 2000 Australian Grand Prix Retired
German Marussia F1 2004 Canadian Grand Prix Retired

Previous/Next Team Names

Team Nationality Debut Season Status
Midland Russian 2006 Historic
Spyker F1 Netherlands 2007 Historic
Force India Indian 2008 Historic
Racing Point British 2019 Historic
Aston Martin British 1959 Current