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Enrico Cardile Starts as Aston Martin CTO After Ferrari Non-Compete Ruling

He will oversee design and technical operations with Adrian Newey in preparation for Formula 1’s 2026 regulations.

Overview

  • On August 4, 2025, Ferrari and Aston Martin reached a settlement that lifted the legal restrictions on Cardile’s move following a year of gardening leave.
  • The Italian engineer has officially begun his tenure as chief technical officer at Aston Martin’s Silverstone AMR Technology Campus.
  • Ferrari enforced Cardile’s full 12-month non-compete clause and secured a Court of Modena order in April when it found he had engaged with Aston Martin early.
  • At Silverstone, Cardile joins managing technical partner Adrian Newey and reports to team leadership under CEO Andy Cowell.
  • His appointment finalizes Aston Martin’s technical leadership overhaul as the team intensifies development for F1’s sweeping 2026 rule changes.