Lewis Hamilton ally Angela Cullen reveals 'HUGE' F1 learning curve

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Hamilton ally Cullen reveals 'HUGE' F1 learning curve

Cullen worked with Lewis Hamilton in several of his championship-winning seasons

Simmey Hannifin Donaldson Chief Editor

Sunday 4 August 2024 21:00

Former confidante of seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton, Angela Cullen, has opened up on the steep learning curve she faced when entering the world of motorsport.

Cullen initially started to work with Hamilton back in 2016 as his physio, but the pair formed a close friendship over several years, many of which the Mercedes star scooped up the world championship.

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The pair felt inseparable at one stage, however, in 2023, news broke that the duo had parted ways just a few races into the F1 season.

Hamilton has since revealed that the two maintain a close friendship despite that split, whilst Cullen has continued to watch Hamilton's fortunes from afar.

Recently, for example, the Kiwi led tributes to the seven-time world champion after his historic win at the British Grand Prix.

Lewis Hamilton and Angela Cullen worked together in F1

Angela Cullen was a familiar face and was often spotted in the Mercedes garage

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Recently, however, the Kiwi opened up on her time in Formula 1, revealing that it was a huge learning curve as she got to grips with the sport and the demand it puts on drivers.

“I’ve done the Formula 1 circuit,” Cullen explained, speaking to the IndyCar YouTube channel.

“I’ve worked for Lewis Hamilton with Mercedes-Benz for seven years so it was a huge learning curve for me.

“Not only was I learning about the sport, but obviously the demands of motorsport on the drivers.”

Elsewhere in the interview, Cullen revealed the key to her motorsport return earlier this year after 'retiring' in 2023.

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