Lewis Hamilton declares shock break up: ‘I’m a greater individual due to her’

Lewis Hamilton has introduced that his time working with efficiency coach Angela Cullen has come to an finish.

The seven-time world champion has labored with physiotherapist Cullen for the final seven years, with the New Zealander by the Mercedes star’s facet all over the world as an integral a part of his help crew.

Cullen, 48, joined Hamilton’s crew in 2016 and has labored with him throughout 4 of his seven world championships.

But suspicions had been raised on Friday morning when Hamilton didn’t arrive within the paddock in Saudi Arabia with Cullen by his facet, earlier than the 38-year-old himself confirmed the information on Instagram.

In an emotional put up, he mentioned: “For the final seven years Angela Cullen has been by my facet, pushing me to be one of the best model of myself. I’m a stronger athlete and a greater individual due to her.

“So in the present day I hope you’ll be a part of me in wishing her the easiest as she takes her subsequent steps to pursue her goals. Thanks for every part Ang, I can’t wait to see what the longer term has in retailer for you.”

Cullen used to play hockey at worldwide degree for New Zealand beween the ages of 15 and 21, earlier than taking a level in well being science and physiotherapy from Auckland College of Know-how.

She labored on the English Institute of Sport in London as a senior physiotherapist, working with British Olympic sprinters, earlier than working for the New Zealand Academy of Sport.

Cullen herself posted a heartwarming slideshow of images on her social media, alongside a caption: “Precisely 7 years in the past on at the present time I used to be standing within the F1 paddock for the primary time on the Australian GP. Immediately I’m excited to share I’m off on my subsequent journey.

“I’m so grateful and blessed to have had this unbelievable journey in F1 and I do know my story will proceed. Because of the MB crew, who’ve been my household for the previous 7 years.

“And Lewis Hamilton you GOAT!! It’s been such an honour and pleasure to face alongside facet you I’m so happy with you and every part you’ve achieved. Thanks for supporting me, believing in me and displaying me the limitless potential all of us have inside us.

“I’m so excited to observe the following chapter for you. There’s nothing you may’t do. Don’t cease believing. Lives journey is one large wave. Preserve driving. Dream large. As goals do come true. Endlessly by your facet. STILL WE RISE.”

It’s unclear at this level what Cullen’s subsequent function will likely be, whereas Hamilton might want to re-focus with out his long-term confidante on the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix this weekend.