Jordan Praises 'Excellent' Rule Changes
Team boss Eddie Jordan has showed his support to the new regulations imposed by the FIA aimed at reducing the costs in Formula One.
Team boss Eddie Jordan has showed his support to the new regulations imposed by the FIA aimed at reducing the costs in Formula One.
The sport's ruling body on Wednesday announced that starting in 2004, a Formula One driver will be allowed to use only one engine during each Grand Prix weekend, being relegated ten places on the grid should he be forced to replace the engine or use the spare car.
The FIA also said that the race stewards will be empowered to penalise any driver involved in an incident, moving him ten places back from his qualifying position.
Jordan, whose team are powered by Japanese manufacturer Honda, believes Formula One and its fans will benefit from the changes.
"This is a good start," said Jordan on the Silverstone-based squad's official website on Thursday. "Anything which makes the 'show' more exciting, whilst containing costs, can only be seen as an advantage for Formula One.
"Cost-saving by limiting the number of engines is an excellent starting point, and the driver penalties mean stewards can punish a driver effectively but keep him in the race. All these measures will make Grands Prix better for fans."
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