F1 Beyond The Grid Enrico Cardile: Aston Martin’s 2026 ambitions + working with Adrian Newey
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Oct 21, 2025 Enrico Cardile, an experienced aerodynamic and performance engineer, shares insights from his transition from Ferrari to Aston Martin as Chief Technical Officer. He discusses the challenges and ambitions for the 2026 regulations, including new aerodynamic strategies and the team’s innovative wind tunnel. Enrico highlights the importance of driver feedback, drawing parallels between Lance Stroll and Kimi Räikkönen, and reflects on his collaborative work with Adrian Newey. Ambition drives the team, as Enrico reveals the commitment to turning Aston Martin into winners.
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Building A Team From The Ground Up
- Enrico feels energized by the chance to shape Aston Martin and build processes from scratch.
- He values owner commitment and sees it as crucial for turning the team into winners.
Established Processes Versus Building Mode
- Ferrari is highly established with processes and tools already in place, while Aston Martin is still developing them.
- Cultural differences affect problem-solving and require different approaches to reach full potential.
New Wind Tunnel, New Learning Curve
- Aston's new wind tunnel is state-of-the-art but they are still learning to exploit it fully.
- Advanced flow-visualisation tech and trained staff are needed to correlate CFD and tunnel data effectively.