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Former Ferrari F1 technical director of chassis Enrico Cardile has finally been released to join up with Adrian Newey at Aston Martin.
Enrico Cardile, former Ferrari F1 technical director of chassis, has joined Aston Martin to work alongside Adrian Newey. Both were signed by Aston Martin in mid-2024 in an effort to elevate the team to championship contention but had to wait out gardening leave. Newey assumed his role as managing technical partner in March and is already focused on developing the team’s 2026 car. Cardile’s integration was delayed due to a legal dispute with Ferrari regarding his gardening leave duration. He now serves as Aston Martin’s new technical director under Newey’s guidance, with hopes that the revamped team, including principal Andy Cowell, will achieve success in the upcoming seasons. The team, spearheaded by Lawrence Stroll, aims to challenge for the championship, supported by Newey’s track record and Honda power units starting in 2026. With the addition of Cardile and the experience of drivers like Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin looks poised for a competitive 2026 season under the leadership of Newey.
