The two had been inseparable for seven years, and even spent lockdown on the road together in the star driver’s motorhome. Hamilton said: ‘For the last seven years Angela has been by my side, pushing me to be the best version of myself. The 48-year-old Cullen, a mother of two, said in equally friendly terms: ‘Exactly seven years ago on this day I was standing in the F1 paddock for the first time at the Australian GP. Today I’m excited to share that I’m off on my next adventure. ‘Thanks to the Mercedes team, who have been my family for the past seven years.

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