Jordan staying in Britain

Formula One outfit Jordan look certain to stay on in Britain after their new owners yesterday bought the team’s wind tunnel.

There were fears Jordan may leave their Silverstone base after Russian-born Canadian Alex Shnaider and his Midland group bought out Eddie Jordan.

Shnaider is keen to use the team to promote his homeland and Russia was touted as a possible new home for Jordan, while links with Italian chassis manufacturer Dallara also hinted at a move away from Britain.

But yesterday’s announcement that Midland have bought Jordan’s wind tunnel facility in Brackley - and are planning to invest heavily in upgrading it - suggests Shnaider is committed to having a base in Britain.