Jordan's EJ14 runs at Silverstone.

Like Lazarus
By Phil Giles
February 2 2004

Jordan have revealed the EJ14 in all it's glory as the car took to the track in a private test at Silverstone today. Number One driver Nick Heidfeld was at the wheel for a number of trouble free laps in preparation for a two day test at the track later this week.

A number of sponsors appeared on the side of the car, sparking speculation about various drivers and unfinished business from the fans.  Jos Verstappen's long time sponsor Trust was prominent as were Benson and Hedges, GameTrac and a cryptic 04/04/04.

Pride of place on the side pods was noted the word Lazarus.  Fans have noted that Lazarus are a potential German sponsor linked to either Nick or test driver Timo Glock.  However, it's a little simpler than that.  Lazarus, as everyone remembers from Sunday school was brought back from the dead by Jesus.  "Call the inclusion of  this on our car today Irish wit or divine inspiration from EJ" said Jordan's spokesperson.

It's extremely apt as the team were thought by many to be at death's door.  Perhaps they were but the team and EJ in particular are ready to show the world that rumours of their demise had been greatly exaggerated.

Jordan will be at Silverstone on Wednesday and Thursday when they have the 3 mile circuit to themselves and we find out how much of an improvement the EJ14 is over the car that shall never be mentioned ever again.