Aston Martin Bolsters Technical Leadership with Enrico Cardile as New Chief Technical Officer
Silverstone, UK – In a major move, Aston Martin Racing has announced that Enrico Cardile, the former Ferrari Chassis Technical Director, will be joining the team as their new Chief Technical Officer starting from the 2025 Formula 1 season.
The news, which emerged last month, has now been officially confirmed by the British racing outfit. Cardile’s departure from Ferrari was divulged by the Maranello-based squad on Monday, paving the way for his switch to the Aston Martin Aramco team.
“I’m looking forward to joining Aston Martin Aramco,” Cardile said. “The ambition and desire are clear, and it is a unique opportunity to be part of that journey. This is a personal and professional challenge, and I look forward to working with the team to bring success to this iconic brand.”
Aston Martin Executive Chairman Lawrence Stroll expressed his delight at securing the services of the experienced Italian engineer.
“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. I am thrilled that we continue to attract world-class talent to our team.”
Stroll added, “Enrico shares my motivation to be successful in F1, and will have all the resources available to him to realise that ambition. Together with Andy Cowell joining as Group CEO in October and our existing leaders, we are creating a formidable team.”
Team Principal Mike Krack also welcomed the appointment, stating:
“I am delighted to welcome Enrico to Aston Martin Aramco. Enrico has nearly 20 years of experience at Ferrari and will offer a fresh perspective to our technical strategy. This is a key appointment for the team as we build towards the new 2026 regulations – an important next step on our journey.”
The addition of Cardile to Aston Martin’s technical leadership team is a clear indication of the team’s ambitions to challenge the frontrunners in Formula 1. With significant regulation changes looming in 2026, the British squad is positioning itself to be a force to be reckoned with in the years to come.
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