Formula One Brazilian GP: Giancarlo Fisichella was yesterday confirmed as the winner of last weekend's Brazilian Grand Prix, the first of his career and the fourth race win for Jordan in their 200 race-long Formula One odyssey.

Confirmation of the revised result was given by the FIA, the sport's governing body, after an investigation into a timekeeping error during last weekend's chaotic race at Interlagos.

The original result, which had classified Fisichella second behind McLaren's Kimi Raikkonen, was calculated, as per the sport's regulations, on the order two laps back from the time the red flags were first displayed.

Timekeepers at Interlagos had believed the race stopped on lap 55, when the Finn was still leading the event. But evidence later suggested that Fisichella had already begun his 56th lap and a count-back to lap 54, on which the Italian passed his McLaren, suggested the Jordan pilot should have claimed the top spot on the podium. That evidence was upheld by the FIA yesterday and Fisichella was confirmed as the race winner. It is the Italian's first GP win and comes at his 110th attempt. Only Ferrari's Rubens Barrichello has had to wait longer, the Brazilian claiming his maiden win in his 124th Grand Prix.

"I am very happy that the FIA and everybody recognises that I won the Brazilian Grand Prix," Fisichella said after being told of the FIA decision.

"I already thought this was the case, and the team believed it straightaway and then in recent days when the evidence was examined, we knew it was true and hoped it would become official.

"It was very difficult for me with the confusion after the race, and I'm still disappointed that I didn't have my moment at the top of the podium, but I am pleased that it is clear now that I have won my first Grand Prix!

"I would like to thank the team and my loyal fans for all their support, and I'm looking forward to more podiums and wins in the future."

Fisichella will travel to next weekend's San Marino Grand Prix in fourth place in the race for the driver's title and looking to improve on Jordan's fifth place in the constructors' championship.

"I can't wait for the next Grand Prix because it will be fantastic to be in Italy, racing in front of fans at home," he said.

"The atmosphere at Imola is always great, and it's a few years since an Italian driver won a Grand Prix so it's going to be even better this time. I'm proud to be starting my home Grand Prix as a race winner!"

Team boss Eddie Jordan was also jubilant at the confirmation of his team's first win since Heinz-Harald Frentzen scored maximum points at the Italian Grand Prix of 1999.

Jordan pumped his fist into the air as he emerged from FIA's Place de la Concorde headquarters,before paying tribute to his workers.

He said: "This is fantastic, we so desperately wanted to win that race. Any victory at the moment is a major result. This decision is very important to us. It's a really, really, really major day for Jordan.

"I am delighted for Giancarlo, the team, Ford and all our sponsors. Sunday's race was absolutely thrilling and I am very grateful to the FIA for examining the results in such detail and acknowledging that the victory is Giancarlo's. It was a hazardous race and he demonstrated great talent and maturity, as did all the drivers.

"Obviously it's a shame that the results weren't accurately reported immediately as it would have been better if Giancarlo had been able to celebrate his first win in the normal fashion on the top step of the podium, but I hope that opportunity will come again soon.

"It is terrific newsforusto record our fourth Grand Prix victory and it proves that we are still able to challenge the top teams. That's very satisfying for an independent team in today's environment."

Fisichella's victory is also a boost for Jordan in his relations with engine supplier Ford. In just their third race with Jordan, the team has presented the motor manufacturer with its 176th Grand Prix win, a target unattained by Ford-owned Jaguar despite the injection of hundreds of millions of dollars into the troubled team. As Jordan attempts to reposition itself as the foremost of the sport's few privateer outfits, yesterday's victory will go a long way to cementing relations with the manufacturing giant.

REVISED BRAZILIAN GRAND PRIX RESULT

1 Giancarlo Fisichella (Ita) Jordan, 2 Kimi Raikkonen (Fin) McLaren, 3 Fernando Alonso (Spn) Renault, 4 David Coulthard (Bri) McLaren, 5 Heinz-Harald Frentzen (Ger) Sauber, 6 Jacques Villeneuve (Can) BAR, 7 Mark Webber (Aus) Jaguar, 8 Jarno Trulli (Ita) Renault, 9 Ralf Schumacher (Ger) Williams, 10 Cristiano Da Matta (Bra) Toyota.

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP STANDINGS

Drivers: 1 Kimi Raikkonen (Fin) 24 pts, 2 David Coulthard (Bri) 15, 3 Fernando Alonso (SPA) 14, 4 Giancarlo Fisichella (Ita) 10, 5 Jarno Trulli (Ita) 9, 6 Juan Pablo Montoya (Col) 8, 7 Rubens Barrichello (Bra) 8, 8 Michael Schumacher (Ger) 8, 9 Heinz-Harald Frentzen (Ger) 7, 10 Ralf Schumacher (Ger) 6, 11 Jacques Villeneuve (Can) 3, 12 Jenson Button (Bri) 2, 13 Mark Webber (Aus) 2, 14 Nick Heidfeld (Ger) 1.

Constructors: 1 McLaren 41pts, 2 Renault 23, 3 Ferrari 16, 4 Williams 14, 5 Jordan 10, 6 Sauber 8, 7 BAR 5, 8 Jaguar 2.