Former Ferrari technical director Enrico Cardile has joined Aston Martin within the function of chief technical officer, the Silverstone-based staff have confirmed.

Cardile’s departure from Ferrari was introduced on Monday, with Aston Martin confirming his appointment on Tuesday.

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The Italian, who will start work in 2025, turns into the most recent big-name signing to Aston Martin’s technical staff, which employed aerodynamicist Eric Blandin from Mercedes in 2021, technical director Dan Fallows from Crimson Bull in 2022 and lately appointed Mercedes’ former engine boss Andy Cowell as its group CEO.

The staff can also be focusing on legendary designer Adrian Newey, who is within the technique of leaving reigning champions Crimson Bull and can be free to affix a brand new staff within the second quarter of 2025.

The function of chief technical officer at Aston Martin was final held by Andy Inexperienced, however the staff described Cardile’s place as a “new function which additional strengthens the senior technical group.”

“I want to welcome Enrico to Aston Martin Aramco as we glance to strengthen the technical management staff forward of great regulation modifications in 2026,” staff co-owner Lawrence Stroll stated. “I’m thrilled that we proceed to draw world-class expertise to our staff.

“Enrico shares my motivation to achieve success in F1 and can have all of the assets accessible to him to understand that ambition. Along with Andy Cowell becoming a member of as Group CEO in October and our present leaders we’re making a formidable staff.”

Aston Martin’s new Silverstone manufacturing facility got here on-line halfway by final season and its state-of-the-art wind tunnel is about to be accomplished later this 12 months.

In 2026, when new energy unit and chassis laws are launched, the Aston Martin will change to an unique Honda engine partnership after greater than 15 years as a Mercedes buyer.