Jordan deny sealing deal with Irvine

JORDAN have denied they have already agreed a deal with former driver Eddie Irvine for next season, but there is increasing evidence that the Irishman could secure the drive.

The Silverstone-based outfit were reacting to comments made by rival team boss Paul Stoddart, who said Irvine was taking the seat vacated by Japan’s Takuma Sato, who yesterday joined BAR as a test driver.

But a team spokeswoman said: “We have not agreed anything with any driver regarding the number two seat at Jordan. There are a number of conversations taking place but nothing has been finalised.”