Jordan F1 academy/idol set for 2004?
Jordan Grand Prix look set create the ultimate Formula One reality TV programme, with news that they will launch their own version of Fame Academy, Pop Idol et al in 2004.
According to reports by British newspaper, The Guardian the show will see a n🦹umber of young drivers put through their paces, a🌃nd then subject to a judging panel and possibly a public vote.
Th൩e winner would receive three-years ꩵof training, prior to debuting for the Silverstone based concern in 2007, in one of the outfits two cars.
Jordan Grand Prix look set create the ultimate Formula One reality TV programme, with news that they will launch their own version of Fame Academy, Pop Idol et al in 2004.
According to reports by British newspaper, The Guardian the show will see a num🍸ber of young drivers put through their paces, and then subject to a judging panel and pos♌sibly a public vote.
The winneꦏr would receive three-years of training, prior to debuting for the Silverstone based concern in 2007, in one of the outfits two🅘 cars.
A spokesperson for Jordan, told the British broadsheet newspaper: "Eddie Jordan ha📖s been quite inv🍬olved with Bernie Ecclestone in looking at ways of promoting Formula 1.
"We've been in discussions for quite some time anಌd hope to make it happen next year."
The programme, yet to be named, wi𓄧ll be developed by media company, SlaterHerd and follows hot on the heels of similar talk that BAR-Honda might do such a stunt, to decide who will partner Jenson Button in 2004.
Whether either project will come to fruition remains to be seen, however 🍎there is 🍃no doubt many would question the feasibility - not least the winner being granted a super licence to race.
Watch this space for further updates...