Lewis Hamilton split prompts major Angela Cullen d…read more
Lewis Hamilton’s inner circle has undergone several notable changes ahead of the 2026 Formula 1 season, but one of the most important figures in his professional life will remain by his side. Angela Cullen, Hamilton’s long-time performance coach and physiotherapist, is set to continue working with the seven-time world champion, ensuring a key element of stability amid wider restructuring around the Ferrari driver.
Recent reports have highlighted multiple departures from Hamilton’s camp following his high-profile move and early preparations with Ferrari. Despite this wave of change, Cullen’s position has now been clarified. According to fresh reports, she will continue in her role as performance coach through 2026, extending a partnership that has already played a major role in Hamilton’s success over the past decade.
Cullen first joined Hamilton in 2016 as his physiotherapist and performance assistant. Over time, she became one of the most recognizable members of his support team, regularly seen alongside him during race weekends and training sessions. Their working relationship developed into a close personal bond, with Hamilton often crediting her for helping him maintain peak physical and mental condition during championship-winning campaigns.
Their collaboration initially came to an end in early 2023, when it was announced that Cullen would be stepping away from Formula 1 to pursue other opportunities. She later worked in IndyCar with Marcus Armstrong in the United States. Despite the professional split, the two remained on good terms and stayed in touch. That continued friendship ultimately opened the door for her return, which came as Hamilton began a new chapter of his career with Ferrari. Her comeback reunited one of the most successful driver–performance coach pairings in modern F1.
While Cullen’s future is now settled, several other members of Hamilton’s team have moved on. One of the biggest changes involves his race engineering setup. Riccardo Adami, who had been linked with Hamilton’s trackside engineering group, is reportedly transitioning away from that position toward a role connected with Ferrari’s driver academy. Ferrari has yet to officially name Hamilton’s new race engineer, though Cedric Michel-Grosjean — previously associated with McLaren — has been mentioned as a possible candidate. No formal confirmation has been issued.
Hamilton has also recently separated from his manager, Marc Hynes, marking the second time the pair have ended their professional partnership. Hynes originally worked with Hamilton between 2015 and 2021 before returning to his management structure last year. Beyond managing Hamilton, Hynes held a leadership role within Project 44, one of the driver’s business ventures. The latest split is described as amicable. Hynes is now expected to take up a management and representation role connected to Zhou Guanyu and is reportedly linked with the incoming Cadillac Formula 1 project.
Another departure from Hamilton’s circle involves communications. His press officer, Ella Yeboah, is no longer serving as trackside PR manager for Lewis Hamilton Ventures. As with the other roles, no successor has yet been publicly announced, suggesting Hamilton’s off-track organization is still being reshaped ahead of the new season.
Cullen’s continued presence is therefore especially significant. Born in New Zealand and raised near Auckland, she built her career in elite athletic performance through the Hintsa Performance program, founded by renowned physician Dr. Aki Hintsa. She joined the organization in 2015 and was assigned to Hamilton the following year — the beginning of a partnership that coincided with several of his title-winning seasons.
When Cullen first left in 2023, Hamilton shared an emotional tribute, thanking her for years of dedication and support and praising her influence on both his athletic performance and personal growth. Their reunion at Ferrari now restores a trusted working relationship as he prepares for the next phase of his Formula 1 journey, aiming to compete at the front once again with a restructured but carefully rebuilt support team.
