F1 Beyond The Grid Enrico Cardile: Aston Martin’s 2026 ambitions + working with Adrian Newey
45 snips
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.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Prioritise 2026 Development, Monitor 2025
- Focus the majority of development effort on the 2026 car while monitoring 2025 races for tool and team feedback.
- Use race mission control insights to spot tool gaps and guide long-term development priorities.
Regulation Constraints Spark Creativity
- New regulations often feel over-constrained initially but reveal creative freedoms once you start designing.
- The development path alternates between linear progress, stalls, and breakthroughs when new concepts unlock performance.
Expect Diverse Car Concepts In 2026
- Enrico expects multiple distinct concepts across the grid in 2026 rather than immediate convergence.
- Diverse solutions will likely mirror the spread of concepts seen after 2022 rule changes.