Irvine's Jordan Return On Again.

Stories linking Eddie Irvine with a return to the Jordan team surfaced again over the Spanish GP weekend, strengthening the rumour that Damon Hill may be ousted from the team for next season.


Although Hill denies that he is considering retirement at the end of the year, rumours that Irvine is poised to return to the team which gave him his F1 break have picked up speed in recent weeks. The Irishman is known to be increasingly frustrated by his number two status at Ferrari - particularly since he tasted victory for the first time in Australia - and is thought to be looking for an alternative deal for 2000.


Jordan would be the logical destination for Irvine, given both his F1 roots and the relationship he has with team boss Eddie Jordan, and it is believed that the two parties have already talked about a deal. Although the Italian press has constantly called for Irvine to be replaced, the Ferrari team appears to be happy with his services, and Michael Schumacher admits that the Irishman is the best partner he has had in his F1 career. Because of this, it is rumoured that any preliminary contract Irvine signs with Jordan will contain a get-out clause should Ferrari offer him a better deal by the end of July.