Jordan Grand Prix, founded in 1991 by Irishman
Eddie Jordan.In only a decade in the business, the team has also produced
impressive results, 
most notably in the last two years when top level funding and a first rate
engine supplier have resulted in three victories. In 1998 the team broke the
top four strangle-hold of Ferrari, Williams, McLaren and Benetton which had
stood since 1989; in 1999 Jordan went one better - beating two former world
champions, Williams and Benetton, to leave only the might of Ferrari and McLaren
un-challenged.
Jordan Grand Prix is based in England, across
the road from the Silverstone circuit in Northamptonshire. The team's wind
tunnel is housed in nearby Brakley, five miles from Jordan's headquarters.
From just 43 employees in its first season, the team has grown to employ over
200 staff, whilst 
its budgets have increased 800 per cent over the nine years. Jordan now enjoys
financial backing from title sponsor Benson and Hedges, support from a further
19 sponsors and official suppliers and an engine deal with Mugen-Honda. Such
support has enabled Jordan to invest in the very latest technologies necessary
to gain a competitive edge in Formula One.
To complete its package for the 2000 season, Jordan will fight for the World Championship with an international driver line up: Germany's Heinz-Harald Frentzen, who brought Jordan two victories and an impressive 54 points in 1999, is joined by Italy's rising star, Jarno Trulli. All the ingredients are in place for success; but the sense of humour still remains.
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