Jordan Team Timeline in F1 – Where Are They Now?

Jordan was an Irish-registered racing team founded by Eddie Jordan in 1990. The Jordan team timeline in F1 started in 1991 and competed in the championship until 2005 when it was sold to Midland Group. Let’s break down the entire history of Jordan and see how they are doing in 2024. Also, check out the latest Japanese GP predictions before the next race in the 2024 season. 

Jordan Team Timeline in F1 (1990-2005)

Eddie Jordan, a former racing driver, founded the Jordan team in 1990. They entered Formula 1 with drivers Bertrand Gachot and Andrea de Cesaris in 1991. The early years were challenging, with limited success on the track. In 1991, Jordan made its most significant achievement in its early history by switching Bertrand Gachot with Michael Schumacher for one race, launching the German’s F1 career. Schumacher’s talent was evident, and he was bought by Benetton’s manager, Flavio Briatore, right after the race.

Throughout the mid-1990s, Jordan Grand Prix forged partnerships with various engine suppliers and sponsors, including Yamaha, Hart, and Peugeot. The team’s performance improved, and they regularly scored points and podium finishes. In 1997, Giancarlo Fisichella impressed the world by taking Jordan to 3rd in Canada and 2nd in Belgium.

In 1998, Jordan signed Damon Hill, the 1996 Formula 1 World Champion, as their lead driver, who was joined by Heinz-Harald Frentzen next year. This partnership resulted in Jordan’s best stint between 1998 and 1999, finishing fourth and third in the Constructors’ Championship and securing their first race win at the Belgian Grand Prix with Damon Hill behind the wheel. In 1999, Frentzen won two races and fought for the championship until the penultimate race.

Jordan’s Transitional Period (2006-2007)

The early 2000s saw Jordan Grand Prix falling behind financially, which led to changes in their ownership. Despite occasional success, such as Fisichella’s win in Brazil in 2003, when almost everyone retired, in 2005,, the team was sold to the Midland Group and rebranded as Midland Racing F1.

The rebranded team did not manage to finish 2006 with points; moreover, they were bought by the Spyker manufacturer before the season was finished. The team continued to face financial challenges, struggled to compete with other teams, and never scored a point in 2007. Check out the odds on Formula 1 Constructor Champions at 20Bet Sportsbook. 

Force India and Racing Point (2008-2020)

Jordan’s team timeline in F1 continued with their rebranding as Force India Formula 1 Team. In 2008, Indian businessman named Vijay Mallya and a consortium of investors acquired Spyker F1, marking a new era for the team, aiming for improved performance and stability. 

Under the Force India name, the team experienced a significant performance improvement, regularly scoring points and challenging for podium finishes. Despite not scoring points in 2008, a year later, Giancarlo Fisichella scored the team’s first podium in Belgium after taking pole position. Nico Hulkenberg and Sergio Perez contributed to the team’s success on the track during later seasons. From 2014 to 2016, the team rose to defeat Williams in both Drivers’ and Constructors’ Championships. Perez scored four podiums during that stint and took the title of “the best from the rest” by taking 7th in 2015 and 2016. In 2017, the team scored points in all but two races and earned another 4th place in the championship.

Financial challenges resurfaced for Force India in 2018, leading to the team entering administration. Canadian businessman Lawrence Stroll led a consortium to acquire the team’s assets, saving it from collapse. Following the acquisition, the team was known as Racing Point Force India at online sportsbooks in Ireland for the remainder of the 2018 season.

In 2019, it competed as the Racing Point F1 Team and continued to perform competitively in Formula 1. In the COVID-19-affected 2020 season, Racing Point fought for 3rd in the Constructors’ but just lost it to McLaren. Despite that, the team enjoyed their greatest success at Sakhir, when Sergio Perez won the race while being last after the first lap, and Lance Stroll completed success with a 3rd-place finish.

Jordan as Aston Martin (2021-present)

The Jordan team timeline in F1 hasn’t ended yet, although the manufacturer is now known as Aston Martin. In 2021, Lawrence Stroll rebranded the team, marking the return of the iconic Aston Martin name to Formula 1 after a few decades. They continued to compete under this name, primarily with Sebastian Vettel and Lance Stroll, who you can bet on at online gambling sites in Ireland. In 2023, Vettel retired and was replaced by Fernando Alonso, who scored eight podiums for the team in 2023 and finished the season in 4th place.

Despite its relatively short tenure in Formula 1, the Jordan F1 team left a lasting impact on the motorsport. It was known for its charismatic and passionate approach, often punching above its weight against larger and more established teams, which Force India-Racing Point and Aston Martin inherited. The team’s achievements, including race wins and podium finishes, contributed to the excitement and competitiveness of Formula 1 during the 1990s and early 2000s.

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