Doornbos to Drive Third Jordan
Dutchman Robert Doornbos will be the Jordan team's third driver and will be at the wheel of the squad's third car in the final three races of the season.
Dutchman Robert Doornbos will be the Jordan team's third driver and will be at the wheel of the squad's third car in the final three races of the season.
The announcement comes following the news that Jordan have terminated their contract with Italian Giorgio Pantano, who will be replaced by German Timo Glock at the Chinese Grand Prix next weekend.
"I'm very pleased that we have been able to offer this unexpected opportunity to Robert Doornbos," said Eddie Jordan, team principal. "He has shown very impressive form this season with Arden International, holding his own against a dominant teammate.
"Winning at Spa is a great achievement because it is a true 'drivers' track and we are looking forward to having Doornbos on board with Jordan for his F1 debut."
22-year old Doornbos has competed in the F3000 championship this season, where he won the Belgian round and finished third overall in his debut year.
"The F3000 season only just ended in Monza and it's been an amazing season for me - in my first year in F3000 I won a race and got on the podium a few times," said Doornbos. "To get this chance with Jordan is fantastic and although it's late in the day and at circuits I have never visited, I'm grabbing the opportunity with both hands and looking forward to my first F1 drive.
"I would like to thank my sponsors Muermans Group and Burgfonds for helping me to make this possible."
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