Enrico Cardile Joins Aston Martin as Technical Director
Aston Martin has confirmed the incorporation of Enrico Cardile, coming from Ferrari, as technical director of its Formula 1 team. Cardile left his position as technical director at Ferrari in mid-2024, after agreeing to join Aston Martin. However, both teams maintained a dispute over Cardile’s start date. The signing of the Italian is part of Aston Martin’s strategy, led by Lawrence Stroll, to compete for the championship from 2026. This strategy includes figures like Adrian Newey and Andy Cowell. At the beginning of this year, Ferrari obtained a court order preventing Cardile from collaborating with Aston Martin until the end of his “gardening leave” period. The court determined that the former employee was already in breach of the non-compete agreement with Ferrari.
The arrival of Cardile marks a significant milestone for Aston Martin as they approach the new era of F1, which will introduce new regulations and engines, promising to reshape the competitive landscape. Cardile will report to the team principal and Group CEO, Andy Cowell. Stroll has described the team formed by Newey, Cowell, and Cardile as a “formidable leadership team”.Aston Martin’s investment also includes a new and modern F1 facility at its headquarters, located opposite the entrance to the Silverstone circuit, home of the British Grand Prix. The team will also start the new cycle of regulations with an exclusive supply of Honda engines, after years of using Mercedes power units. Honda will end its partnership with Red Bull at the end of 2025.We are pleased that a solution has been found and that Enrico can move forward with the team as we look towards 2026 and beyond as our technical director, leading our design and technical functions at the AMR Technology Campus.
Aston Martin Statement
