 Indeed, 1996 was a barren season with no podium finishes from either driver, although the team did score one more point than in 1995.Jordan remained a 'Second Division' team behind Williams, Ferrari, Benetton and McLaren.Brundle later, albeit in a jocular fashion, referred to the 196 as "a dog" which had "more grip upside down", referring to an accident on the opening lap of the 1996 Australian Grand Prix where Brundle rolled the car.