Jordan EJ15

Jordan EJ15
Race Car
Category	Formula One
Constructor	Jordan
Designer	John McQuilliam (Technical Director) James Key (Deputy Technical Director) Simon Phillips (Head of Aerodynamics)
Predecessor	Jordan EJ14
Successor	Midland M16
Chassis	Full Carbon-fibre and honeycomb composite monocoque
Suspension (front)	Double wishbones, pushrod-activated torsion bars and dampers
Suspension (rear)	Double wishbones
Engine	Toyota RVX-05 3.0 L (183.1 cu in), 90° V10, NA, mid-engine, longitudinally-mounted
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Power	900 hp @ 19,000 rpm
Transmission	Jordan 7-speed longitudinal, semi-automatic
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Tyres	Bridgestone
Notable entrants	Jordan Grand Prix
Notable drivers	18. Tiago Monteiro 19. Narain Karthikeyan
Debut	2005 Australian Grand Prix
Races competed	19
Race victories	0
Podiums	1
Constructors' Championships	0
Drivers' Championships	0
Pole positions	0
Fastest laps	0

The Jordan EJ15 was the fifteenth and last Jordan Formula One car. It was used by the team to compete in the 2005 Formula One season. The car was driven by Tiago Monteiro and Narain Karthikeyan.

Background

Jordan had been left without an engine deal for the 2005 season after the Ford Motor Company's decision to put their engine supplier Cosworth up for sale. However, at short notice, Toyota agreed to supply Jordan with engines identical to those used by their own Formula One team and thus Jordan became the first-ever Toyota F1 customer team and also Magneti Marelli electronic control unit (ECU) packages. At the beginning of 2005, the team was sold to Midland Group for US $60 million.

The Jordan name was retained for the 2005 Formula One season, before being changed to MF1 Racing for the 2006 season. Throughout 2005 journalists questioned whether Midland were in Formula One for the long haul. Rumours circulated throughout the season that the team was for sale, and that Eddie Irvine was interested in buying them. The year also saw the introduction of two rookie drivers, Narain Karthikeyan and Tiago Monteiro.

Racing history

Season summary

2005 confirmed Jordan's status at the back of the grid. A final podium came at the United States Grand Prix, in which only six cars competed. Monteiro led home a Jordan 3–4. Monteiro finished eighth at Spa to give the team its final point and used the EJ15 to finish in all but one race of the season. The team's last grand prix saw a low-key exit; Monteiro finished 11th and Karthikeyan crashed out.

EJ15B

Jordan used an updated EJ15B chassis for the final five races of the year. Monteiro gave the B spec chassis its debut in Italy whilst Karthikeyan still had the previous model. For the following race in Belgium, both drivers used EJ15Bs, and they would both see out the remainder of the season with the new chassis, with Monteiro's 8th place at Spa its best result.

After the season

Following the end of the 2005 season, the EJ15B chassis was used in winter testing at Jerez in December 2005 by a variety of drivers including Roman Rusinov, Jeffrey van Hooydonk and Monteiro. This followed the team's rebranding to MF1 Racing, and the car featured an interim testing livery.

Sponsorship

• Sobranie
• Benson & Hedges
• Tata
• Liqui Moly
• EDP
• Bridgestone
• Steelback Brewery
• Galp Energia
• Toyota
• RE/MAX (United States Grand Prix only)

Gallery

Tiago Monteiro driving at Indianapolis during the 2005 United States Grand Prix.

Narain Karthikeyan locking his brakes during qualifying at the 2005 United States Grand Prix.

Narain Karthikeyan during qualifying at the 2005 United States Grand Prix.

Tiago Monteiro qualifying at the 2005 Canadian Grand Prix.

Complete Formula One results

(key) (results in bold indicate pole position)

Year	Entrant	Chassis	Engine	Tyres	Drivers	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	Points	WCC
2005	Jordan	EJ15	Toyota V10	B		AUS	MAL	BHR	SMR	ESP	MON	EUR	CAN	USA	FRA	GBR	GER	HUN	TUR	ITA	BEL	BRA	JPN	CHN	12	9th
					Tiago Monteiro	16	12	10	13	12	13	15	10	3	13	17	17	13	15
					Narain Karthikeyan	15	11	Ret	12	13	Ret	16	Ret	4	15	Ret	16	12	14	20
		EJ15B			Tiago Monteiro															17	8	Ret	13	11
					Narain Karthikeyan																11	15	15	Ret

External links

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