Angela Cullen is a physiotherapist and former field hockey player who worked for the Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula 1 team from 2015 to 2023. Her primary responsibility was to assist seven-time World Champion Lewis Hamilton to maintain peak physical and mental fitness throughout the enduring F1 season.
How long did Angela Cullen work for Lewis Hamilton?
Cullen joined the Hinsta Performance Company in 2015 and after the death of company founder Aki Hinsta, who was Hamilton’s mentor, she took over as the physiotherapist and assistant for the Mercedes driver. Cullen also doubled as Lewis’ chauffeur and confidante while becoming one of the most important persons of his life on and off the racetrack.
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“People for sure won’t understand it, naturally, because they see it from a distance, but she has been one of the greatest things that’s happened to me in my life,” said Hamilton. “I’ve been fortunate to work with a lot of people… and she’s the single hardest-working woman that I get to be around. She’s focused, selfless, and makes my weekend peaceful,” Hamilton told F1.
Last March, Cullen revealed that she parted ways with Mercedes and will no longer be working with Hamilton moving forward. Neither she nor Mercedes provided a specific reason for her departure, but the New Zealander said that she would be taking a “new adventure.”
After parting ways, Hamilton penned an emotional message to Cullen on Instagram.
“For the last seven years @cullen_angela has been by my side, pushing me to be the best version of myself,” Hamilton wrote.
“I am a stronger athlete and a better person because of her. So today I hope you’ll join me in wishing her the very best as she takes her next steps to pursue her dreams. Thank you for everything Ang, I can’t wait to see what the future has in store for you.”
Since their split, Cullen has kept her high-octane lifestyle as she’s posted Instagram photos while skydiving, surfing, and skiing. She also visited the Muay Thai/Kickboxing and Fitness destination Bali Training Centre and seems to be having a good time away from the Formula 1 picture.