Jordan EJ10

For the energy drink marketed by the team, see Jordan Grand Prix § EJ-10.

The Jordan EJ10, and an updated version, the EJ10B, was the car with which the Jordan team competed in the 2000 Formula One season.

Jordan EJ10
Jordan EJ10B

Heinz-Harald Frentzen driving the EJ10B at the 2000 Belgian Grand Prix
Category	Formula One
Constructor	Jordan
Designer(s)	Mike Gascoyne (Technical Director) Tim Holloway (Engineering Director) Mark Smith (Chief Designer) Bob Bell (Technology Director) John Iley (Head of Aerodynamics)
Predecessor	Jordan 199
Successor	Jordan EJ11
Technical specifications
Chassis	Moulded carbon fibre composite structure
Suspension (front)	Double wishbones, pushrod operated dampers / torsion bars
Suspension (rear)	Double wishbones, pushrod operated dampers / torsion bars
Axle track	Front: 1,500 mm (59 in) Rear: 1,410 mm (56 in)
Wheelbase	3,050 mm (120 in)
Engine	Mugen-Honda MF-301HE, 3,000 cc (183.1 cu in), 72° V10, NA, mid-engine, longitudinally-mounted
Transmission	Jordan 6-speed semi-automatic
Power	770 hp (574.2 kW) @ 15,800 rpm
Fuel	Elf
Tyres	Bridgestone
Competition history
Notable entrants	Benson and Hedges Jordan
Notable drivers	5. Heinz-Harald Frentzen 6. Jarno Trulli
Debut	2000 Australian Grand Prix
Last event	2000 Malaysian Grand Prix
Races Wins Podiums Poles F/Laps 17 0 2 0 0

The chassis number was changed from its traditional format of the 19x into EJxx. The car named EJ10, EJ was the initials for Eddie Jordan while 10 refers to the team's tenth season in Formula One.

Overview

After their successful 1999 campaign ended in a third-place finish in the constructors' championship, 2000 was seen as a massive disappointment. Although the car showed flashes of promise and usually competed for "best of the rest" honours after the dominant Ferrari and McLaren teams, the car proved disappointingly unreliable, only finishing 15 times out of a possible 34. In the end, the team slipped to sixth overall in the constructors' championship with just 17 points scored. The high points were Heinz-Harald Frentzen's two podiums at Interlagos and Indianapolis, and three front-row starting positions. In addition to the reliability problems of the EJ10, several points were also lost through incidents - including Frentzen crashing out late on from second place at Monte Carlo, and both cars being eliminated in a six-car pile-up on the opening lap at Monza.

During the course of the season, the team announced a works Honda engine deal for 2001, putting it in direct competition with BAR. The car's designer, Mike Gascoyne, was also placed on gardening leave during the season after he expressed a desire to join Benetton the following year.

Eddie Jordan later marketed a drink called EJ-10.

Livery

For the third and final year, Jordan once again included a hornet on their EJ-10. Jordan used Benson & Hedges logos, except at the British, French and United States Grands Prix, when it was replaced with "Buzzin' Hornets".

Complete Formula One results

(key) (results in bold indicate pole position)

Year	Team	Engine	Drivers	Grands Prix																	Points	WCC
				AUS	BRA	SMR	GBR	ESP	EUR	MON	CAN	FRA	AUT	GER	HUN	BEL	ITA	USA	JPN	MAL
2000	Benson and Hedges Jordan	Mugen Honda MF301HE V10	Heinz-Harald Frentzen	Ret	3	Ret	17	6	Ret	10	Ret	7	Ret	Ret	6	6	Ret	3	Ret	Ret	17	6th
			Jarno Trulli	Ret	4	15	6	12	Ret	Ret	6	6	Ret	9	7	Ret	Ret	Ret	13	12

External links

Media related to Jordan EJ10 at Wikimedia Commons