Ferrari delays Enrico Cardile's Aston Martin start, sparks legal dispute

Enrico Cardile's transition from Ferrari to Aston Martin as Chief Technical Officer is facing significant delays due to a legal dispute. Despite his announcement to join Aston Martin, Ferrari is reportedly enforcing a 12-month gardening leave, preventing Cardile from starting until July 17. This situation has frustrated Aston Martin owner Lawrence Stroll, who views Cardile as a crucial addition for the development of the team's 2026 car. In the meantime, Adrian Newey will begin his role as managing technical partner at Aston Martin, but the delay in Cardile's start is seen as a setback for the team's preparations. The legal wrangling between the two teams has led to considerable frustration and uncertainty regarding Cardile's future. As the situation evolves, Aston Martin is eager to resolve the issues swiftly to capitalize on upcoming regulation changes in Formula 1.