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This text on the Jordan Grand Prix racing team includes information on: Jordan's behind-the-scenes operations, from designing and testing the cars to getting sponsorship and staging press conferences; the logistics of transporting people, machines and equipment to and from races; catering, from the mechanics' breakfasts to the drivers' favourite foods; the driver brokering which helps a medium-sized team like Jordan finance future developments; driver profiles including Eddie Irvine and Ralf Schumacher; and appendices giving race and driver statistics, and comparisons with rival teams.
When Michael Schumacher crossed the finish line to win the 2000 Japanese Grand Prix, giving Ferrari their first Drivers' World Championship since 1979, motor racing fans around the world rejoiced. Here is the inside story of the most famous racing team in the world. After honing their competitive edge during season-long battles for the title in 1997, 1998, 1999 and 2000, Ferrari finally succeeded in beating the opposition using a combination of Schumacher's brilliance, Ross Brawn's tactical acumen, and sheer hard work. - Ferrari's thrilling 1997 season which ended with an embarrassing damage limitation exercise. - Its strategy for 1998 as Schumacher vowed to give the team the title. - The story of Eddie Irvine's fight for the 1999 drivers' title. - The details of the triumphant 2000 season which gave Ferrari their first Drivers' World Championship since 1979. - Profiles of Schumacher, Eddie Irvine and Rubens Barrichello. - A privileged insider's view of Maranello, with all its latin intrigue, political in-fighting, and mega-dollar deals. - Design, engines, tyres, testing, qualifying, preparations on race day, strategy. - Finance, sponsorship, image, corporate entertaining.
Jackie Stewart was three times World Champion and winner of 27 out of 99 Grands Prix. Today the buzz comes from seeing his Stewart Grand Prix drivers score in the points. This is the inside story of the perfectionist Scot, his son and business partner Paul, and their Milton Keynes equipe.