Jordan are to build a brand new car around the Ford Cosworth engine for 2003 after their link with Honda came to an end.

The Jordan F1 team have cut staff numbers by 15 percent, including the managing director, head of engineering and chief operating officer.

Jordan Grand Prix today appointed Frenchman Henri Durand as director of development and design.

The Jordan Formula One team is reportedly planning to sign McLaren designer Henri Durand as a replacement for technical director Eghbal Hamidy.