New Zealander Cullen has been a continuing paddock presence supporting Hamilton on race weekends for a lot of the seven-time Formula One international champion’s time at Mercedes,
The 48-year-old has change into a well-recognized face to tv audience, attending Hamilton in a job that used to be as a lot private assistant and confidante.
“For the last seven years, Angela Cullen has been by my side, pushing me to be the best version of myself,” the 38-year-old Briton mentioned on Instagram forward of the weekend’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix in Jeddah.
“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 the entirety Ang, I will be able to’t wait to peer what the longer term has in retailer for you.”
Cullen said on her Instagram page that it was seven years to the day since she stood in the F1 paddock in Australia for the first time.
“I’m so thankful and blessed to have had this implausible adventure in F1 and I do know my tale will proceed,” she said.
“And @lewishamilton you GOAT!! It’s been such an honor and delight to face beside you. I’m so happy with you and the entirety you’ve got completed.”
The most successful Formula One driver of all time, Hamilton has not won a race since his 103rd victory in December 2021 at Jeddah’s Corniche circuit.
Last season was the first of Hamilton’s Formula One career without a win and Mercedes started the 2023 season with a car that looks uncompetitive compared to that of reigning champions Red Bull.
Hamilton is out of contract at Mercedes at the end of the season but has said he wants to stay, with talks started on a new deal.
“I nonetheless have 100% trust on this crew, it’s my circle of relatives and I’ve been right here a very long time. So I do not plan on going any place else,” he told reporters on Thursday.
“But all of us want a kick, all of us wish to get on,” he mentioned when requested about fresh feedback suggesting he felt Mercedes had now not listened to his enter at the new automotive.