Aston Martin has officially announced the addition of Enrico Cardile to their team, coming over from Ferrari.
Tuesday’s F1 news is here, with moves away from the Formula 1 driver market and plenty more reaction from a dramatic British Grand Prix weekend.
As the dust starts to settle on an unforgettable weekend at Silverstone, there are numerous key headlines to highlight from the day.
F1 news: Aston Martin sign Enrico Cardile in new CTO role
After the news broke that Enrico Cardile would be departing from Ferrari, Aston Martin made it official that he would be joining their team as the Formula 1 chief technical officer starting from 2025. This crucial appointment for the upcoming season is confirmed.
In preparation for significant regulation changes in 2026, Team owner Lawrence Stroll happily welcomes Enrico to Aston Martin Aramco, aiming to strengthen the technical leadership team.
“I am incredibly excited about our ability to consistently attract top-notch talent to our team. Enrico shares my drive for success in F1 and will be provided with all the necessary resources to achieve that aspiration.”
“We are assembling a formidable team by bringing on board Andy Cowell as Group CEO in October, alongside our current leaders.”
Read more: Aston Martin confirm key technical signing as ‘formidable team’ takes shape
Adrian Newey to retire? ‘Obviously’ not
Adrian Newey, the talented mind behind Red Bull, has yet to determine his next move as he looks ahead to a future without the reigning World Champions. Aston Martin is one of the rumored contenders vying for his services.
However, when it comes to the concept of retirement, Ted Kravitz from Sky mentioned that the fact Sir Adrian Newey is still attending races, accompanied by his renowned notebook in which he diligently records his ideas, suggests that the exceptional designer is far from finished.
Stay tuned as we await his decision on where he is headed.
Read more: Ted Kravitz’s ‘obvious’ clue as Adrian Newey debates F1 2025 future
Fred Vasseur asked about Lewis Hamilton taking win for Mercedes
Ferrari team boss Fred Vasseur playfully remarked that Lewis Hamilton is not officially his driver just yet when questioned about his satisfaction with seeing Hamilton on the top spot of the podium for Mercedes over the weekend.
He informed the media, including PlanetF1.com, that he would have been happier to instill confidence in Carlos this weekend.
“We will have an opportunity to talk about this later, but I am genuinely pleased for him as I believe he earned it. However, let’s save the discussion about Lewis for next year as it is not the focus of our conversation today.”
Read more: Fred Vasseur’s Carlos Sainz quip after Lewis Hamilton’s record-breaking British GP win
Jenson Button on Sergio Perez: ‘They can’t let it go on forever’
Jenson Button, who had previously partnered with Sergio Perez at McLaren, acknowledged that the current challenges faced by Red Bull might compel them to make a crucial short-term decision with potential far-reaching implications.
“It’s a massive, massive issue,” the 2009 World Champion told Sky F1.
“He should aim to score some points, even if he’s not immediately trailing Max. This situation cannot continue indefinitely.”
“I believe that if he fails to score points again in the upcoming race, it will be necessary to replace him with someone else.”
“I understand that it’s difficult and unpleasant for a driver, it’s actually a terrible feeling, but winning the championship holds significant importance for them.”
Read more: Jenson Button urges ‘next race’ Sergio Perez deadline at Red Bull
Christian Horner brushes aside Zak Brown criticism
When asked about his response to criticism from McLaren CEO Zak Brown regarding his leadership style at Red Bull following the collision between Max Verstappen and Lando Norris in Austria, Christian Horner dismissed it without much consideration.
Read more: Christian Horner’s nine-word response to Zak Brown after scathing Red Bull criticism
