Aston Martin strengthens technical team with ex-Ferrari chief Cardile
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Aston Martin has made a significant addition to its technical team by appointing former Ferrari technical director Enrico Cardile as chief technical officer. The Silverstone-based team confirmed the high-profile recruitment, with Cardile set to begin his new role in 2025.
The announcement follows Cardile's departure from Ferrari, which was made public on Monday. Aston Martin promptly confirmed his appointment on Tuesday, adding another formidable figure to their growing technical lineup.
Cardile joins a series of high-caliber appointments at Aston Martin, including aerodynamicist Eric Blandin from Mercedes in 2021, technical director Dan Fallows from Red Bull in 2022, and most recently, Andy Cowell, the former engine boss at Mercedes, who was appointed as the group's CEO.
Moreover, Aston Martin is reportedly targeting legendary designer Adrian Newey, who is in the process of leaving reigning champions Red Bull. Newey will be available to join a new team in the second quarter of 2025, which could further bolster Aston Martin's technical prowess.
The role Cardile is stepping into was previously held by Andy Green, but the team has described Cardile's position as a "new role which further strengthens the senior technical group."
"I would like to welcome Enrico to Aston Martin Aramco as we look to reinforce the technical leadership team ahead of significant regulation changes in 2026," stated team co-owner Lawrence Stroll. "I am thrilled that we continue to attract world-class talent to our team.
"Enrico shares my motivation to be successful in F1 and will have all the resources available to him to realize that ambition. Together with Andy Cowell joining as Group CEO in October and our existing leaders, we are creating a formidable team."
Aston Martin's strategic preparations extend beyond personnel. The team's new Silverstone factory became operational midway through last season, and a state-of-the-art wind tunnel is set to be completed later this year.
Come 2026, when new power unit and chassis regulations are introduced, Aston Martin will switch to an exclusive partnership with Honda for their engines, ending a more than 15-year relationship with Mercedes.
With a reinforced technical team and state-of-the-art facilities, Aston Martin is positioning itself as a strong contender in the rapidly evolving Formula 1 landscape.
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