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Enrico Cardile to join Aston Martin as F1 Chief Technical Officer following Ferrari departure

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SPIELBERG, AUSTRIA - JUNE 30: Lance Stroll of Canada driving the (18) Aston Martin AMR24 Mercedes

Aston Martin have announced that Enrico Cardile will join the team as F1 Chief Technical Officer in 2025, with the Italian recently departing his position as Technical Director Chassis and Aerodynamics at Ferrari.

It was confirmed on Monday that Cardile would depart the Scuderia with immediate effect following two decades of working for the company, and now his destination has become clear after it was confirmed that he will become a part of the technical leadership team at Aston Martin in a newly-created role.

READ MORE: Ferrari confirm immediate departure of Enrico Cardile from Technical Director Chassis role

Lawrence Stroll, Executive Chairman of Aston Martin, said of Cardile’s arrival: “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.

ZANDVOORT, NETHERLANDS - AUGUST 25: Enrico Cardile, Head of Chassis Area at Ferrari, attends the

Following his departure from Ferrari, Cardile will join Aston Martin in 2025

"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 commented: “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.

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"This is a key appointment for the team as we build towards the new 2026 regulations – an important next step on our journey."

NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JULY 07: Fernando Alonso of Spain driving the (14) Aston Martin AMR24

Aston Martin scored a double points finish at the British Grand Prix

"I'm looking forward to joining Aston Martin Aramco,” Cardile added. “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."

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The appointment marks the latest for Aston Martin following the recent news that former Mercedes Power Unit chief Andy Cowell will replace Martin Whitmarsh as Group Chief Executive Officer in October.

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