Ferrari loses F1 technical director Cardile to Aston Martin

Ferrari's Head of Chassis Enrico Cardile.

Ferrari has announced that its F1 chassis technical director Enrico Cardile has left the Scuderia with immediate effect, with the Italian engineer set to join Aston Martin F1.

Cardile’s exit from the Italian outfit and subsequent move to Team Silverstone had been expected. It is nevertheless a blow for the Scuderia.

Cardile's expertise in crafting competitive cars was a major asset for Ferrari, and his absence will leave a significant void at a time when the team is grappling with performance issues.

The recent upgrade package implemented on its SF-24 in Barcelona, and particularly the car’s new floor, has backfired spectacularly.

Instead of improvements, it brought back the troublesome high-speed bouncing that plagued the outfit’s ground-effect cars in the past.

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“Scuderia Ferrari HP announces that Enrico Cardile is leaving the company, therefore relinquishing his role as Technical Director Chassis Area,” read a statement released on Monday by Ferrari.

“After almost two decades with Ferrari, Cardile has handed in his notice and therefore, with immediate effect, and as an interim measure, the Chassis Area will be overseen by the Team Principal, Frederic Vasseur.

“Everyone at Scuderia Ferrari HP thanks Enrico for all his hard work over so many years.”

Cardile is expected to seamlessly integrate into Aston Martin's existing technical structure, led by Dan Fallows.

However, a specific start date for the Italian engineer's tenure has yet to be finalized between Aston and Ferrari.

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Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.