Lewis Hamilton, the seven-time Formula One World Champion, has a secret weapon that helps him excel during qualifying laps, and that secret weapon is none other than Angela Cullen, his former physiotherapist and confidante. Cullen has been by Hamilton’s side since 2016, providing him with constant support on and off the track. Although she split from his entourage before the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix, she still keeps a keen eye on what’s happening on the track. In a recent interview, Cullen shared her insights on how fans can assess Hamilton’s performance during qualifying.
Angela Cullen’s Advice for Assessing Lewis Hamilton’s Qualifying Performance
According to Cullen, one should watch for Hamilton’s hands when he is sitting in the car in the garage; if they are dancing, it means he is in the zone. Qualifying is Cullen’s favorite part of the race weekend as she looks for the perfect single lap. She also urged fans to watch for a telltale sign in the garage to know when Hamilton is locked in for a qualifying lap.
Angela Cullen Reveals When Lewis Hamilton Gets “In the Zone” for a Red-Hot Qualifying Lap
Hamilton holds the F1 record with 103 pole positions, and he owes much of his success to Cullen’s unparalleled support during races. According to her, he usually gets “in the zone” around ten minutes before qualifying begins. As soon as he sits in the car and puts his earphones in, he starts focusing intensely on his performance.
Lewis Hamilton’s Former Inner Circle Member Angela Cullen Leaves Her Position
Cullen recently left her position to explore new opportunities after being away from family and friends for so long due to the F1 lifestyle. Despite ending her tenure with Mercedes following last season, her relationship with Hamilton remains solid. While she will not be traveling with Hamilton anymore, they plan on skydiving together soon.
Hamilton confirmed that Cullen’s role was “incredibly challenging” due to the amount of traveling and time spent away from family and friends. However, Hamilton has other connections such as SteveO and Santi to support him during Grand Prix weekends.
Lewis Hamilton Aims for Tough Competition After Strong Qualifying Performance
Hamilton performed well during the Australian Grand Prix qualifying round and secured third place on the grid. He was pleased with his result and hoped to give tough competition to the front runners during the race.
During this season, Hamilton will attempt to equal Michael Schumacher’s record of seven World Championships. His team faces fierce competition from Max Verstappen, Sergio Perez, Lando Norris, and Charles Leclerc.
In conclusion, Angela Cullen’s role in Lewis Hamilton’s career has been invaluable for the past seven years. She has not only been his physiotherapist but also his trusted confidante who supported him whenever he needed her. Although she is no longer working with him, Hamilton continues to rely on her insights and advice during races. Fans will likely be watching closely for those “dancing hands” when Hamilton is qualifying this season.
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