F1, surprise Hamilton: he separates from the coach Cullen after seven years

Angela was much more than a physiotherapist. She was Lewis’s most important GP assistant. And he turned to her in times of difficulty. The wish of the British via social: “I hope she can make her dreams come true”

Federico Mariani

March 17, 2023

The staff of Lewis Hamilton registers a significant change. After seven seasons the collaboration with the trainer is interrupted Angela Cullen. The New Zealand physio, 48, was not seen alongside the former F1 king in the second round of the calendar in Saudi Arabia. A surprising and noisy absence, given that the woman was the team’s Briton’s shadow Mercedes in the paddock. Hamilton himself took care of clarifying the situation with a post on social media.

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Lewis has posted some images that portray him together with Cullen, explaining: “Angela has been by my side leading me to express my best version. I’m a better performing athlete and a better person because of her.” She continues the seven-time world champion: “For this reason I hope that all of you join me today in wishing her the best in what will be her next steps in the future, with the aim of continuing to achieve the dreams of her. Thanks for everything ‘Ang’, I can’t wait to find out what the future holds for you”.

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Angela by name and by nature. Cullen for Hamilton was much more than just a trainer. In these seven years close to Lewis, she was the one who followed him on the track and kept all her belongings. The New Zealander was always the first to comfort the British on bad days, as the driver recounted in an interview with the F1 website: “At any time, I always find her positive, I’ve never felt pessimistic. For me it is very important to surround yourself with people full of energy”. Their relationship was born in late 2016, when Hamilton complained of neck and shoulder pain. Then we went from physiotherapy at home to assistance in the circuits, without neglecting participation in the 2020 street demonstrations against racism, following the murder of George Floyd. Also for this reason it is a heavy farewell for Lewis.



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