Aston Martin has just announced that Ferrari’s former director of chassis engineering, Enrico Cardile, will join the team next year as F1 technical director. Just 24 hours after Ferrari confirmed Cardile would be leaving, along with the news that Aston Martin had recruited him for British Formula 1, the timing of his transfer and his new role were revealed. Cardile is currently preparing to take some time off from gardening before taking up a new position in 2025 to help advance the Aston Martin project.

Speaking about his new opportunity, Cardile said: “I am looking forward to joining Aston Martin Aramco. My ambitions and desires are clear, and this 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 make this iconic brand a success.” Cardile’s arrival comes a week after Aston Martin announced that former Mercedes F1 engine chief Andy Cowell will join the company as Group Chief Executive. The Silverstone-based team is also the clearest candidate to secure the services of Red Bull’s Adrian Newey, who is currently considering his future as he faces a potential decision at the vacation.

Aston Martin executive chairman Lawrence Stroll said Cardile’s arrival was good news for the team, as he had promised the Italian coach everything he needed to get the job done. “I would like to welcome Enrico to Aston Martin Aramco as we look to strengthen our technical leadership team ahead of significant regulatory changes in 2026,” he said.

“I am delighted that we continue to attract world-class talent to our team. Enrico shares my drive to succeed in F1 and will have every resource to realize that ambition . “Together with Andy Cowell who joined as Group Chief Executive in October and our current leaders, we are creating a formidable team.” Team leader Mike Krack thinks Cardile’s contribution to the team’s technical structure will be extremely valuable. “Enrico has nearly 20 years of experience at Ferrari and will bring a new perspective to our engineering strategy,” he said. “This is a key appointment for the team as we look towards the new 2026 regulations – an important next step in our journey.”