Enrico Cardile on Aston Martin’s 2026 ambitions

Italian engineer Enrico Cardile has made a significant move from Ferrari to Aston Martin, taking on the role of Chief Technical Officer with the ambitious goal of transforming the team into winners by the 2026 Formula 1 era. In a recent 'Beyond The Grid' podcast, Cardile shared insights into his extensive career, from his university studies of Ferrari to developing Grand Prix-winning single-seaters for Kimi Raikkonen, Sebastian Vettel, and Charles Leclerc. Now alongside Adrian Newey at Aston Martin's advanced factory, he is focused on leveraging driver feedback from Lance Stroll and Fernando Alonso to propel the team forward, highlighting the unique challenges and opportunities of building a championship-contending outfit.