F1 News: Angela Cullen opens up on motorsport return after Lewis Hamilton split

Angela Cullen and Lewis Hamilton at the 2023 Bahrain Grand Prix — Photo: © IMAGO

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Cullen opens up on motorsport return after Hamilton split

The physiotherapist grew a strong relationship with the seven-time champion

By Tyler Rowlinson.

Sunday 24 March 2024 05:00

Lewis Hamilton’s former trainer Angela Cullen has talked about her long-awaited return to motorsport, a year on from leaving Mercedes.

Physiotherapist Cullen was paired up with the Brit when he won five titles between 2015-2020, but departed the grid in a surprise move last year.

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The New Zealander departed Mercedes at the 2023 Saudi Arabian Grand Prix and has since been filling her time with some travelling and high-adrenaline activities as she was seeking ‘fresh opportunities’ in recent months.

Now, it appears that Cullen has found her next role in motorsport, working alongside fellow Kiwi Marcus Armstrong.

Angela Cullen was Lewis Hamilton's trainer between 2015-2023

Cullen now looks to be working in Indycar

Cullen shares new role on social media

Recently, the 23-year-old has become a stand-in driver in the IndyCar series and now looks set for a full season in the category with Chip Ganassi Racing.

And posting on her Instagram account, Cullen shared her excitement about her return to motorsport and her support for her former team for afar as Armstrong prepares to take part in the $1 Million Challenge event at the Thermal track in California.

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A post shared by Angela Cullen (@cullen_angela)

Super excited to be supporting fellow Kiwi ?? @marcusarmstrong and the Ganassi team this weekend Thermal Race ??….” she wrote, followed by three fire emojis/

“And will be cheering loudly for the boys in aussie @mercedesamgf1,” she added.

She ended the caption with support for Armstrong and his team, as well as expressing her love for the sport that has been a part of her life for so many years.

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