Jordan
STATE SIGNALS THE END FOR RALLY
The (West Australian) State Government is to end its contract with the motorsport event Rally Australia in 2006, citing concerns over the economic viability of the event.
SPORTEL ASIA REGISTRATION BOOST
With less than a week to go before SPORTELAsia 2005, all floor space has been sold and more than 250 companies from 41 countries worldwide have registered for the market.
F1 BREAKAWAY BOOST
Six Formula One teams have signed a memorandum of understanding with the rebel Grand Prix World Championship (GPWC) manufacturers’ group for a breakaway series.
DIRECTOR QUITS JORDAN
Mark Smith, technical director of the Jordan F1 team, has quit following their takeover by Midland.
THE WEEK THAT WAS…
Editorial director Kevin Roberts reviews issues from the past seven days.
JORDAN SECURES RUSSIAN TAKEOVER
The Jordan Formula One team is to be taken over by a group led by Russian-born businessman Alex Shnaider.
JORDAN SECURES RUSSIAN TAKEOVER
The Jordan Formula One team is to be taken over by a group led by Russian-born businessman Alex Shnaider.
BILLIONAIRE EYES JORDAN F1 TEAM
Billionaire Toronto businessman Alex Shnaider is reportedly poised to buy a major stake in the Jordan Formula One team.
FIA PLANS F1 COST CUTS
The FIA plans more cost cutting proposals to stave off a possible financial crisis in F1.
FIA CONFIRMS 10 TEAMS FOR NEW SEASON
Formula One's governing body confirmed on Wednesday that 10 teams, the same number as this year, had entered the 2005 world championship.
NIKE FINED OVER JORDAN ‘SHOW’
Sportswear giant Nike has been hit with a Taiwan $1m fine after a highly-publicised public appearance by NBA legend Michael Jordan lasted just 90 seconds.
FOOTBALL REMAINS US NUMBER ONE
It will surprise no-one, but American football has once again been crowned the US’ favourite sport according to the latest poll.
THE WEEK THAT WAS…
Editorial director Kevin Roberts reviews the issues of the past seven days.
MORE F1 TEAMS UNDER THREAT
F1 supremo Bernie Ecclestone has admitted that Ford's decision to cease backing Cosworth could leave Jordan and Minardi facing an uncertain future.
NEW JORDAN BIDDER
A second bidder has entered the race to buy the Jordan Formula One team.
Chinese property developer sponsors Jordan
Jordan Grand Prix has announced an agreement with Shoulu-Huayuan Co., the largest property development company in China, to sponsor the team for the Chinese Grand Prix.
Sheikh in £40 million Jordan F1 deal
Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum is set to take control of the Jordan Formula 1 team in a £40 million deal according to reports in the UK’s Sunday Times.
Gaddafi denies club link
Libyan leader Colonel Gaddafi has denied he is in talks to take over newly promoted English Premier League club Crystal Palace.