SEPTEMBER 2, 2005

Yamamoto to drive Jordan in Suzuka

Sakon Yamamoto will drive the third Jordan-Toyota at the Japanese Grand Prix, standing in for Nicolas Kiesa. The 23-year-old Japanese driver has long been associated with Toyota, having driven for Toyota in German F3 (in a team run by Jordan team boss Colin Kolles). This year he has been racing for Toyota Team TOM'S in the Super GT Series in Japan and has also competed in Formula Nippon races.