Personal information | |
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Nationality | Italian |
Born | Arezzo, Italy | 5 April 1975
Education | Aerospace engineering |
Alma mater | University of Pisa |
Occupation | Aerodynamicist |
Years active | 2016–present |
Sport | |
Sport | Formula One |
Position | Chief technical officer |
Team | Aston Martin |
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Cardile obtained a degree in aerospace engineering at the University of Pisa in 2002. He spent a further three years at the university collaborating with Ferrari on an aerodynamic innovation project. [1] In 2005, he joined Ferrari on FIA GT Championship-related projects, overseeing aerodynamics. [2] In 2016, he moved across to the Formula One team, working as Head of Aero Development, and was appointed as vehicle project manager in the following year. [3]
In July 2024, Aston Martin announced that he had joined the team as chief technical officer and would commence work in 2025. [4]
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