Jordan: Stefan GP will be on the grid

Former F1 team boss turned commentator Eddie Jordan says Stefan GP will compete in this year's Championship despite not having an entry.

Jordan, who was widely scoffed at when he said Michael Schumacher would race for Mercedes GP long before the team confirmed the German's signing, reckons it's only a matter of time before the team is granted place on the grid.

Jordan told the BBC: "My understanding is that they will be in Bahrain with ex-Champion Jacques Villeneuve driving."

As for their second race-seat, EJ says it will be taken by a paying driver but that doesn't mean that the team is short of cash as he expects YouTube's Chad Hurley to be confirmed as a sponsor.

"Don't be surprised if the backer of USF1 - YouTube founder Chad Hurley - joins up with Stefanovich," Jordan added.

Stefan GP's chances of making it into the Championship have been boosted by reports that USF1 have asked the FIA if they can defer their entry until 2011.

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