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Lewis Hamilton and Angela Cullen Part Ways Again on Good Terms Amid Ferrari’s Rise
Lewis Hamilton’s debut home race as a Ferrari driver at Imola delivered high drama on and off the track. While the seven-time world champion secured a strong fourth-place finish matching Ferrari’s best result of the 2025 season a quieter but significant development occurred behind the scenes: Hamilton and his long-time performance coach, Angela Cullen, have once again parted ways.
Saturday’s qualifying saw Hamilton express frustration over Ferrari’s continued tyre warm-up issues, calling the situation “a rude awakening” after both drivers were eliminated in Q2. However, on Sunday, a strategic early pit stop during a Safety Car period and a flurry of fast laps propelled Hamilton up the order, igniting the tifosi at the historic Imola circuit.
Amid the post-race celebrations, Cullen was seen exiting the paddock with her luggage, prompting speculation. Shortly after, Sky Sports F1 and La Gazzetta dello Sport confirmed that Cullen will no longer travel to every Grand Prix. The decision, said to be mutual, reflects her shift in focus toward launching a human performance consultancy in New Zealand. Though stepping back from full-time travel, Cullen is expected to attend selected races throughout the year.
Ferrari sources suggest Hamilton supported the move, increasingly confident in the team’s internal performance personnel. Team Principal Frédéric Vasseur noted the arrangement remains flexible: “Angela can always return for key races like Monaco or Monza if Lewis wants her there,” he said, referring to a clause in Hamilton’s contract allowing for occasional outside support.
Cullen, a staple of Hamilton’s dominant Mercedes years, marked the transition with a nostalgic Instagram post her scooter parked beside a Ferrari crate with the caption: “Chapter closed, but the story never ends.”
The full impact of her reduced role is yet to be seen. While Hamilton’s race-day form at Imola was strong, questions remain over qualifying pace especially with Monaco, a precision-demanding circuit, up next. Observers still recall Hamilton’s slight dip in Saturdays when Cullen first stepped away in 2023.
As F1 heads into a demanding triple-header Monaco, Barcelona, and Montréal—the pressure will be on Ferrari’s support team to fill the personalized role Cullen once played. For now, both Hamilton and Cullen frame the change as part of an evolving, enduring partnership.
“We’re like family—just taking different flights,” Hamilton said post-race, emphasizing continuity rather than a farewell in their unique collaboration.
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