F1 Rumour: Lewis Hamilton Initiated The Shocking Angela Cullen Split

Rumours indicate that Lewis Hamilton initiated Angela Cullen leaving the team.

F1 fans have been shocked to hear of the separation between Lewis Hamilton and his physiotherapist, Angela Cullen. Now, Mercedes team principal and CEO Toto Wolff has indicated that the seven-time champion was the one to initiate the split. 

Wolff spoke after the first practice session ahead of the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix and was asked if the news of the split came as a shock to the team. The CEO responded:

"We have seen for some time now that Lewis was looking for a change."

Toto Wolff confirmed that it was Lewis Hamiltons decision to split from Angela Cullen.#AMuS #SaudiArabianGP

— Tobi Grüner 🏁 (@tgruener) March 17, 2023

The original quote by Toto Wolff was: "We have seen for some time now that Lewis was looking for a change." He was asked if the timing of the split-up came as a surprise for the team.

— Tobi Grüner 🏁 (@tgruener) March 17, 2023

This has not been confirmed be either Hamilton or Cullen, but everything seems to have been left on a positive and amicable note with the messages they have posted online to one another. Hamilton wrote:

"For the last seven years @cullen_angela has been by my side, pushing me to be the best version of myself. 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"