Motorsport · Formula1
Jordan head east for launch
Wednesday, 26 January 2005 16:46Jordan's new Russian-born owner has wasted little time in making good on his promise to bring Formula One to his homeland.
Alex Shnaider, whose Midland Group agreed a takeover of Jordan earlier this week, will launch the team's 2005 car in Moscow on February 25.
The Toyota-powered car will run as a Jordan for this season before a name change to reflect Midland's involvement at the end of the season.
No drivers have been confirmed, although Shnaider is a known admirer of Champ Car race-winner Mario Dominguez and has also promised to encourage young Russian talent.
