Chief Technical Officer Enrico Cardile speaking to Aston Martin- Photo: Aston Martin F1

Enrico Cardile discusses his "winning" vision for 2026

11:00, 09 Oct

Updated: 14:23, 09 Oct

byShayni Solanki

Aston Martin's new Chief Technical Officer Enrico Cardile shares his "winning" vision for 2026, asserting that he will bring "clarity" to the British team.

"Ultimately, what matters is winning. We have to keep the end goal in mind: it's not about being right or wrong at the start, it's about winning at the end."

- Enrico Cardile

Having been brought into Aston Martin after a long tenure at Ferrari, the Italian engineer said that "there is a difference in culture" between the teams, but one that he is excited about.

In a feature for Aston Martin, Cardile said: "It's very exciting, highly dynamic, and I love it. It's not repetitive at all, and it is absolutely addictive. I get paid for following my passion so, as I say, lucky.

"We're trying to find the best way of collaborating, and blending our efforts, rather than working in silos. This is key for us – and for any F1 team: sharing information, creating something that's richer than the sum of the parts.

When asked about why he joined Aston Martin, Cardile explained that "a lot is changing" in Formula 1, and that the British team is "going to get it right next year."

"I just don't know if we're going to get it right for the first race, the second, the seventh, or whatever. What we have is commitment, focus, and the confidence that it will be right. We have all we need to do a great job. Failure is not an option."

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Felipe Drugovich is Formula E bound. Photo: RacePictures.

"Vision," Cardile continued, "I bring the vision of the organisation, I bring clarity, I bring decision-making. If I'm doing my job correctly, the role is to be asking the right question at the right moment, hopefully understanding the answer and making a decision accordingly."

"Ultimately, what matters is winning. We have to keep the end goal in mind: it's not about being right or wrong at the start, it's about winning at the end."

Cardile also explained that his clear vision of the team's success within the next set of regulations are shared with his Aston Martin bosses.

"It's a work in progress that is moving forward step by step. I have a clear vision and a clear plan, agreed with Andy Cowell, with Adrian Newey, with Lawrence, for what we need to do to improve the organisation."