Giancarlo Fisichella (Italy) Age 30 (Jan. 14, 1973)
Ralph Firman (Britain) Age 27 (May 20, 1975)
Test driver:
TBA
Car:
Jordan EJ13
Engine:
Ford Cosworth
Tires:
Bridgestone
Formula One record:
Starts 197 (2 Poles, 3 Wins)
First Grand Prix:
1991 U.S. Grand Prix, Phoenix
First Grand Prix win:
1998 Belgium, Damon Hill
2002 Finish:
Sixth overall with nine points
Milestones
1980
Eddie Jordan Racing founded.
1987
Won British Formula Three title with Johnny Herbert.
1989
Won International F3000 title with Jean Alesi.
1990
Founded Jordan Grand Prix
1991
First season in Formula One. Ford engines.
1992
Yamaha engines.
1993
Hart engines.
1995
Peugeot engines.
1998
Mugen-Honda engines, first win in Belgium, Hill-Ralf Schumacher one-two.
1999
Best season to date, finishing third.
2000
Works Honda engines.
2003
Ford Cosworth engines.
Prospects
Jordan had to slash its workforce and restructure after losing sponsorship at a time of economic recession. Eddie Jordan says the team has emerged stronger, but it remains one of the more vulnerable teams in Formula One.
In Fisichella, Jordan has a driver generally rated among the top three on the grid. The Italian, still without a win, knows time is running out and is desperate to make the sort of impression that could win him a top ride next year.
Rookie Firman could take time to adjust to his new surroundings, but Jordan believes he has the necessary fighting spirit to make a name for himself.
Much will depend on the new Ford engines and the team's reliability after a season struggling with Honda last year. If all goes well, they should maintain their position.
