Ferrari have won a court case that will prevent their former chassis technical director Enrico Cardile from joining Formula One rivals Aston Martin until halfway through the 2025 season.

Astom Martin announced in July last year that the Italian would be joining the team as Chief Technical Officer.

Enrico Cardile will not be able to start work with Aston Martin until July of this year after Ferrari won a legal case involving its former technical director. Ferrari announced that Cardile was

Ferrari have prevented Enrico Cardile from joining Aston Martin until July after winning a legal battle. Cardile’s exit from Ferrari was announced in July 2024, and he was placed on gardening leave.

Ferrari won a legal case, barring Enrico Cardile from joining Aston Martin until July 18. The Italian court ruled Cardile violated his non-compete agreement with Ferrari, causing potential harm to the team.

Ferrari have won their court case against Aston Martin to delay former technical director Enrico Cardile's start date until late in the 2026 car development cycle. Cardile was poached from Fred Vasseur 's staff last July, becoming Aston Martin's new chief technical officer.

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Ferrari have won a court order blocking former engine chief Enrico Cardile from communicating with his new Aston Martin team until his gardening leave period ends.

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