Cardile starts at Aston Martin after legal dispute with Ferrari

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, finally joins the team after a waiting period. Cardile left his position as technical director at Ferrari in mid-2024, but his joining Aston Martin was delayed by a dispute between both teams over the start date of his contract. The arrival of Cardile is part of the strategy of Lawrence Stroll, owner of Aston Martin, to turn the team into a championship contender from 2026. This strategy includes the incorporation of key figures in the world of Formula 1. Earlier this year, Ferrari obtained a court order preventing Cardile from collaborating with Aston Martin until the end of his “gardening leave” period. The Italian team argued that Cardile could not start working at Aston Martin before July 18th.

The Italian team stated at the time that the court had determined that “our former employee was already violating the non-compete agreement with Ferrari, whose purpose was precisely to prevent other F1 teams from gaining an unjustified competitive advantage by hiring Cardile before allowed, causing irreparable damage to Ferrari”.

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Aston Martin has confirmed that Cardile is already working in his new role. In a statement, the team expressed its satisfaction at having resolved the situation and at the incorporation of Cardile as Technical Director. Cardile will lead the design and technical functions at the AMR Technology Campus, with a view to the 2026 season and beyond. The arrival of Cardile marks a significant milestone for Aston Martin in the new era of F1, which will include new regulations and engines, promising a change in the competitive order. Among the most notable signings is Adrian Newey, a design legend in F1, who began working at the beginning of the year as a technical partner manager. Cardile will report to the team director and Group CEO, Andy Cowell. Stroll has described this team as a “formidable leadership team”.

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Aston Martin’s investment also includes a new state-of-the-art F1 facility, located opposite the entrance to the Silverstone circuit, home of the British Grand Prix. The team will also enter the new cycle of regulations with an exclusive supply of Honda engines after years of using a Mercedes power unit. Honda will end its partnership with Red Bull at the end of 2025.