Jordan hopes Pantano result signals revival

EDDIE JORDAN expects a tough season ahead for his Formula One team – but the Irishman insists things are looking up.

The Silverstone-based team struggled in the season-opening Australian grand prix but Jordan was encouraged by Giorgio Pantano’s 14th place, which he hopes is the start of a revival for the former grand prix winners.

He said: “It was great for Giorgio to finish his first grand prix and it was in tough circumstances so well done to him.

“As we’ve seen, this year is not going to be easy and I expect a tough season but I think that for the team and our fightback, this is a good start and promising for the future.”