Brace yourself for some exciting changes at Ferrari!
- Ferrari’s technical director Enrico Cardile leaves for Aston Martin, creating waves.
- Fred Vasseur to handle Cardile’s duties while building a new team structure.
- Ferrari faces a high-speed bouncing problem post-Barcelona update.
- Despite challenges, Ferrari aims to close the gap with top competitors.
Ferrari is in for a shake-up as Enrico Cardile, the technical director responsible for the F1 chassis program, exits to join Aston Martin. This news comes after weeks of speculation, finally breaking earlier this month.
With Cardile’s departure and no immediate replacement, team principal Fred Vasseur has taken the reins temporarily. He’s not seeing the transition as a crisis, emphasizing that it’s a team effort involving hundreds of skilled individuals at Maranello. Instead, Vasseur is focused on announcing a revamped technical organization after the summer break.
Vasseur’s proactive approach highlights the collective power of the team. He insists, ‘Individuals are less important than the group,’ underlining that Ferrari’s strength lies in its collective effort rather than any single individual.
Cardile’s exit coincides with Ferrari grappling with a high-speed bouncing issue, which surfaced post-Barcelona floor update. As rivals McLaren and Mercedes catch up, Ferrari has felt the sting of their own stagnation. However, Vasseur remains optimistic, pointing out the significant progress made since their underwhelming 2023 season.
Vasseur acknowledged Ferrari’s strides over the past year. He stated, ‘In 12 months, we closed two-thirds of the gap with the winner,’ but admits there’s still some road left to cover. This perseverance showcases Ferrari’s determination to reclaim its competitive edge.
Stay tuned as Ferrari gears up for a thrilling new chapter post-summer break!
