Ferrari has confirmed the departure of Enrico Cardile, their chassis technical director, sparking rumors of a move to Aston Martin.
- Enrico Cardile has been with Ferrari since 2005 and took on the role of technical director for the chassis area in recent years.
- Fred Vasseur, Ferrari’s team principal, will temporarily handle Cardile’s responsibilities following his exit.
- Speculation is rife in Italian media about Cardile’s potential shift to Aston Martin, but no official announcement has been made.
- Aston Martin remains tight-lipped about the possibility of Cardile joining their team, despite their ambitious project.
Ferrari recently confirmed the departure of their long-time chassis technical director, Enrico Cardile, amidst swirling rumors of his next career move. Cardile, who initially joined Ferrari in 2005, has been an integral part of their team, particularly since becoming part of their Formula 1 squad in 2016. Over his tenure, Cardile held important roles, most notably as the technical director for the chassis area.
With Cardile’s departure, team principal Fred Vasseur is set to oversee the chassis responsibilities on an interim basis. The Ferrari statement expressed deep gratitude, acknowledging, “Everyone at Scuderia Ferrari HP thanks Enrico for all his hard work over so many years.”
Rumors in Italian media suggest Cardile may soon join Aston Martin. This speculation has been fueled by Aston Martin’s ambitious projects under the guidance of Lawrence Stroll, with a state-of-the-art Technology Campus and partnerships with Aramco and Honda. However, when asked, Aston Martin’s spokesperson provided a non-committal response, noting the appeal of the project but stopping short of confirming Cardile’s move.
Fred Vasseur, when asked post-British Grand Prix, addressed the swirling rumors. He maintained that, for now, Cardile remained a part of Ferrari as the technical director responsible for the chassis. Vasseur commented, “If Aston Martin want to communicate on something, I’m happy for them but it’s not the case, today he’s part of the organization.”
Ferrari currently finds itself in a competitive spot, holding second place in the F1 2024 Championship standings, trailing behind Red Bull by 71 points and leading McLaren by seven points. The team seems focused on maintaining their position, even as they navigate changes in their technical leadership.
The motorsport world waits to see if Enrico Cardile will indeed make a move to Aston Martin, leaving Ferrari to chart a new course in their technical direction.
