After seven years the British star split from physiotherapist and personal assistant Angela Cullen ahead of this weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix - qualifying ...
"I think it's important in life to put positive people around you. You can't be going around with dead weights, you can't be going around with people who don't inspire you to be better and lift you up when you're down. "I just don't feel the car underneath me," Hamilton told Sky Sports. "I just don't feel connected to this car and I can't get it. She confirmed their split in a statement telling Hamilton [ "there's nothing you can't do" ](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/formula-1/angela-cullen-lewis-hamilton-mercedes-29485533)in an emotional goodbye. "Every day I wake up, whatever time it is, she's just positive – never a single day has she been negative, so that's very, very important. She's one of my closest friends and continues to be." "Angela and I are good. "It's miserable. The British star was highly critical of last year's W13 car and has [ partnership with Cullen was coming to an end](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/formula-1/breaking-lewis-hamilton-angela-cullen-29484256) after seven years. I don't really know what to say."
The seven-time world champion posted an emotional Instagram prior to the Saudi Arabian GP weekend.
Thanks to the MB team, who have been my family for the past 7 years. In an emotional post, he said: “For the last seven years Angela Cullen has been by my side, pushing me to be the best version of myself. Thank you for everything Ang, I can’t wait to see what the future has in store for you.” Thank you for supporting me, believing in me and showing me the limitless potential we all have within us. “And Lewis Hamilton you GOAT!! Today I’m excited to share I’m off on my next adventure.
Lewis Hamilton has opened up on his friendship with Angela Cullen after her shock exit from his inner-circle.
I am so excited to watch the next chapter for you. "It's been such an honour and pleasure to stand alongside you. Cullen previously posted to social media: "Exactly seven years ago on this day, I was standing in the F1 paddock for the first time at the Australian GP. "I am so grateful and blessed to have had this incredible journey in F1, and I know my story will continue. "Thanks to the MB team, who have been my family for the past seven years. “I’m so grateful to have had her with me on this journey.
Lewis Hamilton has rubbished talk of a fall-out with Angela Cullen, saying they're "still super-close" and text every day.
I’m at a bit of a loss with it.” “I don’t feel connected to this car. “George did a great job,” he said. The car’s obviously got performance. Hamilton in his statement said he was a “stronger athlete and a better person because of her” while Cullen said it was an “honour and pleasure to stand alongside” the seven-time World Champion. “She’s massively supportive and I’m massively supportive of her.
Lewis Hamilton has spoken out about his split from long-term physiotherapist Angela Cullen.
Lewis Hamilton has revealed he has been texting former performance coach Angela Cullen "every day" after their shock split.
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Angela Cullen has been alongside Lewis Hamilton for four of his world titles, with the duo having worked together since 2016.
You can’t be going around with dead weights, you can’t be going around with people who don’t inspire you to be better and lift you up when you’re down. She’s one of my closest friends and continues to be.” “She’s focused, selfless, and she makes my weekends peaceful.