Eddie Jordan in A1 GP?????

TheMong · 23 Jun 2005, 21:54 (Ref:1338734)

Ive heard that Eddie Jordan maybe think of going into a1 does anyone know if this is true or just speculation and rumour.....it would be gould to see that smiley eddie back....???

Kicking-back · 24 Jun 2005, 05:32 (Ref:1338942)

All depends on whether Ireland has an entry or not, I suppose.

AFIAK, it doesn't.

Rob29 · 24 Jun 2005, 10:18 (Ref:1339078)

I think all he has to do is to apply to the Sheik for a franchise. As he is not apparently doing anything else this might make sense?

Mathias · 28 Jun 2005, 11:43 (Ref:1341899)

Them folks at grandprix.com say:

Quote:

Eddie Jordan planning A1 team?

Our spies in the Middle East tell us that Eddie Jordan is the latest person to sign up to own a franchise in the A1 Grand Prix series. The news is yet to be confirmed but we believe that Jordan will run a team representing Ireland. It would not be the first time that Jordan has run a Team Ireland organisation having run a British Formula 3 team under that banner in 1979.

It is not yet clear whether Jordan will start up his own operation or do a deal with an existing team to run the operation under his guidance.

...but I thought that all the franchises had been taken...?

**Stephen Green** · 30 Jun 2005, 07:10 (Ref:1343528)

If you look at the A1GP website www.a1gp.com you will see that Ireland is a franchise country.

superfox2000 · 3 Jul 2005, 07:56 (Ref:1345801)

It's not Eddie but does involve ex-Jordon staff!

nev · 3 Jul 2005, 18:44 (Ref:1346213)

that may be why carol withdrew from the Brands Hatch shootout !!

Kicking-back · 3 Jul 2005, 19:39 (Ref:1346256)

Why?

The Irish team will be looking for a driver from Ireland, not Northern Ireland.

nev · 3 Jul 2005, 20:48 (Ref:1346314)

imm sorry i should have written (joke) instead of putting a laughing smiley

Rob29 · 4 Jul 2005, 06:35 (Ref:1346560)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mathias

Them folks at grandprix.com say:

...but I thought that all the franchises had been taken...?

Seems not.21 countries have flags indicating that they have applied for a franchise.5 question marks meaning 5 more places? Only UK seems to have any details.

superfox2000 · 6 Jul 2005, 18:34 (Ref:1348972)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kicking-back

Why?

The Irish team will be looking for a driver from Ireland, not Northern Ireland.

I would not be so sure!

Kicking-back · 6 Jul 2005, 18:48 (Ref:1348980)

Actually I now understand you're right on that - A1 UK has changed to A1 GP, suggesting "Ireland" will be the whole island.

GP Racer · 6 Jul 2005, 19:56 (Ref:1349024)

It would be great to see a personality like Eddie getting involved in A1. He can only bring the profile of the new series upward...

Rob29 · 6 Jul 2005, 20:03 (Ref:1349030)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kicking-back

Actually I now understand you're right on that - A1 UK has changed to A1 GP, suggesting "Ireland" will be the whole island.

Take it you meant A1GB? Thats interesting as 'GB' isthe FIA code for the UK.

crozier74 · 5 Aug 2005, 13:54 (Ref:1372927)

Think I'm on KB's wavelength here. The UK is all 4, which is aka "Great Britain and Northern Ireland", GB being AFAIK just the mainland. Good point on the FIA code though. Could be interpreted either way I suppose. Depends what options are available in terms of drivers south of the border, ie. probably not much beyond Ralph Firman, and even he's only dual nationality, but at least he's had plenty of time with the car. If they do allow NI drivers, any odds on "The Swerve"?

Be great if EJ did run Team Ireland, love to see it happen.

Don K · 5 Aug 2005, 19:10 (Ref:1373195)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rob29

Seems not.21 countries have flags indicating that they have applied for a franchise.5 question marks meaning 5 more places? Only UK seems to have any details.

Pakistan and Mexico also have details.

(Last week, only two countries had info. UK and Mexico, IIRC)

foreversideways · 6 Aug 2005, 16:59 (Ref:1373808)

It appears most of the franchises are being run by British based teams. Many of the teams were at Silverstone last week where we Brits did rather well comming out top (well done Robbie and keep up the good work Alex at Paul Richard). This championship is really shaping up now with one or two ex F1 guys in the mix. Bernie and F1 will be looking over their shoulders. I have even put my Sky Sports back on to watch it.

Don K · 6 Aug 2005, 19:42 (Ref:1373901)

Quote:

Originally Posted by foreversideways

Many of the teams were at Silverstone last week where we Brits did rather well comming out top (well done Robbie and keep up the good work Alex at Paul Richard).

Are you sure?

According to the results on the A1GP site, France (48.183), Switzerland (48.408), Brazil (48.439), Malaysia (48.535) and Pakistan (48.573) did better than Great Britain (48.585).

Kicking-back · 6 Aug 2005, 19:58 (Ref:1373914)

That was day two. Britain was quickest on day one

Don K · 7 Aug 2005, 09:04 (Ref:1374149)

Quote:

Originally Posted by Kicking-back

That was day two. Britain was quickest on day one

But Britain's day one time was was slower than all those times on the day two list.

And on day one, many countries were not able to set a time during the morning session.
Hardly a reason to say that "we Brits did rather well comming out top".

ASCII Man · 7 Aug 2005, 10:14 (Ref:1374197)

Is Belgium a franchise country?
If so, Go Jacky!!

bf1 · 18 Aug 2005, 20:34 (Ref:1385829)

Back on topic well sort of

:http://www.a1gp.com/news/index.php?f...Id=1&newsid=17

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