Enrico Cardile Joins Aston Martin as Technical Director
Aston Martin has officially confirmed the incorporation of Enrico Cardile as technical director of its Formula 1 team. The Italian engineer, coming from Ferrari, joins the team after a legal dispute over his start date.
Cardile left his position as technical director of Ferrari in mid-2024 to join Aston Martin. However, negotiations about his incorporation were affected by a dispute between both teams.
The arrival of Cardile is part of Aston Martin’s strategy, driven by owner Lawrence Stroll, to become championship contenders from 2026. The team has made significant signings, including Adrian Newey and Andy Cowell.
Earlier this year, Ferrari secured a court order preventing Cardile from collaborating with Aston Martin until his “gardening leave” period ended. The court ruled that the engineer was already in breach of the non-compete agreement with Ferrari.Enrico Cardile has officially started working at Aston Martin after completing his “gardening leave” period. Photo by Dean Mouhtaropoulos/Getty Images.Aston Martin has confirmed that Cardile has begun to take on his new role. In a statement, the team expressed its satisfaction at having found a solution that allows Cardile to move forward with the team towards 2026 and beyond. Cardile will lead the design and technical functions at the AMR Technology Campus.
The incorporation of Cardile adds to Aston Martin’s ambition in this new era of F1, which will include new regulations for cars and engines, promising a change in the competitive order.
Cardile will report to the team principal and Group CEO, Andy Cowell.
Stroll has described Newey, Cowell and Cardile as a “formidable leadership team”.
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Aston Martin’s investment includes a new, modern F1 facility at its headquarters, located opposite the entrance to the Silverstone circuit, home of the British Grand Prix.
The team will also enter the new regulatory cycle 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.
