Jordan Grand Prix

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.