Lewis Hamilton is losing much more than a physiotherapist – Angela Cullen was his closest ally and confidant in the Formula 1 paddock.
It's not uncommon for F1 drivers to develop a special bond with the team members closest to them. After all, they spend much of the year on the road away from home and their families, and can benefit from the extra support that those travelling companions provide.
The relationship between Hamilton and Cullen was no different. She acted as his physiotherapist and personal assistant, but her greatest contribution was to be the person the seven-time world champion could rely upon without fail.