The Jordan factory is always a hive of activity in the run up to Grand Prix, never more so than the teams home race at Silverstone.  As well as preparing the cars and equipment for the half mile trip across the road, marquees are being erected and displays set up for the second annual Jordan Experience.
 
Last year the team used the race weekend to sell team kit, merchandise and memorabilia at exclusive prices.  The event proved so successful that it was decided to bring it back for 2003 bigger and better in every way.

Jordan Ford will be on home territory for this weekend’s British Grand Prix at Silverstone, the team’s headquarters being located within sight of the Northamptonshire racing circuit which housed Eddie Jordan’s lock-up garage premises when he entered F1 thirteen years ago. After some disappointing results in recent races the team is feeling positive about its home Grand Prix as there have been a number of opportunities for the team to test at this track.

Tiger Telematics have tied up a multi-million dollar deal with Jordan Grand Prix. Jordan will carry the Gametrac logo on both of their EJ13 cars at the British Grand Prix at Silverstone this weekend and then for the whole of the 2004 season.

The deal coincides with the launch of Gametrac, a pocket sized device offering SMS text capability, exciting games and GPS tracking aimed at children of all ages.

Giancarlo Fisichella had a trouble free first day at Silverstone, but was very disappointed to qualify down in 16th place this afternoon.

Ralph Firman had a more fraught time with various mechanical bothers hampering his progress in the morning, on his way to a 17th place finish in the afternoon.

Gary Anderson, Director of Race and Test Engineering said, “This morning we had a gearbox pump oil leak on Ralph’s car and had to change the engine because some wiring was damaged.  He was in the t-car for the rest of the session and had a fuel pressure problem at the end which turned out to be an internal tank problem.  Giancarlo had no real dramas and we got through our tyre evaluation work.  As far as qualifying goes, it’s the same as normal.  We have to be quicker and there’s a lot to do.”

Jordan Grand Prix is delighted to announce that Rick Gorne has joined the company in a consultancy role on new business acquisition.

Eddie Jordan and Rick Gorne are resurrecting a successful relationship from the 1980s when Eddie Jordan Racing won The British Formula 3 and International F3000 championships with Johnny Herbert and Jean Alesi respectively in partnership with Reynard where Gorne was Sales Director.

Qualifying ran quite smoothly for Jordan Ford, with Giancarlo Fisichella and Ralph Firman’s lap times placing them 15th and 17th on the starting grid for tomorrow’s British Grand Prix.  The team adjusted the EJ13’s set-up to compensate for the oversteer and low grip levels experienced yesterday and this morning and the drivers are reasonably optimistic about the race.

Giancarlo Fisichella said, “I did a good lap with no mistakes.  The grid position could have been worse I suppose so although I would like to be further up the grid, I’m hopeful that we might be able to do something in the race tomorrow.  You never know what’s going to happen.”

Jordan Ford demonstrated a more competitive pace in today’s British Grand Prix, with Ralph Firman holding off midfield challenges for 13th position and Fisichella driving a strong race until he suffered a right rear suspension failure and was forced to retire on lap 46.     

Ralph Firman said, “The team made a really good call with the first pit stop and we’re were up there in points positions for a while.  Obviously it was a shame not to score any at the end but we need to be a bit quicker.  The car had oversteer during the second stint but it was much better and very consistent for the last stint. All in all, it was quite a good first British Grand Prix so I’m pretty happy.”