Jordan EJ12

The Jordan EJ12 was the car with which the Jordan team competed in the 2002 Formula One World Championship. The car was driven by Italian Giancarlo Fisichella, who returned to the team after four seasons at Benetton, and Japanese debutant Takuma Sato.

Jordan EJ12

The EJ12 on display at the Honda Collection Hall
Category	Formula One
Constructor	Jordan
Designer(s)	Eghbal Hamidy (Technical Director) Gary Anderson (Sporting Director) Tim Holloway (Engineering Director) John McQuilliam (Chief Designer)
Predecessor	EJ11
Successor	EJ13
Technical specifications
Chassis	Carbon fiber monocoque
Suspension (front)	double wishbones, pushrod-activated torsion bars
Suspension (rear)	double wishbones, pushrod-activated torsion bars
Wheelbase	3,124 mm (123.0 in)
Engine	Honda RA002E, 3,000 cc (183.1 cu in), 108° V10, NA, mid-engine, longitudinally mounted
Transmission	Jordan 7-speed longitudinal, semi-automatic
Power	835 hp (622.7 kW) @ 18,200 rpm
Fuel	Elf
Lubricants	Liqui Moly
Tyres	Bridgestone
Competition history
Notable entrants	DHL Jordan Honda
Notable drivers	9. Giancarlo Fisichella 10. Takuma Sato
Debut	2002 Australian Grand Prix
Last event	2002 Japanese Grand Prix
Races Wins Podiums Poles F/Laps 17 0 0 0 0
Constructors' Championships	0
Drivers' Championships	0

History

The EJ12 incorporated heavy design revisions to the front of the chassis compared to the preceding EJ11, therefore requiring a re-packaged front suspension system. New materials and production techniques were utilised in the chassis to further reduce weight and the centre of gravity position, with the revised side-pods making the side impact structures smaller, but more efficient.

Due to a drop in sponsorship money the team slipped backwards. Fisichella often exceeded the car's abilities in qualifying, a sixth place on the grid for Montreal surprising many onlookers. Yet results-wise, the Italian had to make do with a trio of fifth places and a final point from Hungary. Sato showed flashes of speed, but managed just two points, at Suzuka. Despite the drop in form, Jordan still managed sixth in the championship with nine points, ahead of BAR. However, it was not enough to retain the works Honda package, with the Japanese manufacturer having long announced before the end of the season that they would be concentrating solely on their partnership with BAR from 2003 onwards.

Livery

With an arrival of the DHL as a major sponsor however Benson & Hedges was still their main sponsor. Jordan used Benson & Hedges logos, except at the British, French and United States Grands Prix, which it was replaced with "Be on Edge".

Post-competition

As of 2023, the EJ12 chassis number 1, driven by Takuma Sato, is in the ownership of a driving experience company called Drift Limits. Drift Limits owner Jonathan Barden and instructor David Went both drove this car at the 2023 British Grand Prix race weekend during the historic demo.

Complete Formula One results

(key) (results in bold indicate pole position)

Year	Team	Engine	Tyres	Drivers	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	Points	WCC
2002	Jordan	Honda V10	B		AUS	MAL	BRA	SMR	ESP	AUT	MON	CAN	EUR	GBR	FRA	GER	HUN	BEL	ITA	USA	JPN	9	6th
				Giancarlo Fisichella	Ret	13	Ret	Ret	Ret	5	5	5	Ret	7	DNQ	Ret	6	Ret	8	7	Ret
				Takuma Sato	Ret	9	9	Ret	Ret	Ret	Ret	10	16	Ret	Ret	8	10	11	12	11	5

References

• Henry, Alan, ed. (2002). AUTOCOURSE 2002-2003. Hazleton Publishing Ltd. pp. 62–63. ISBN 1-903135-10-9.

External links

• Technical details for the Jordan EJ12