Cullen had labored alongside Hamilton for seven years, travelling with him to and from races and have become an integral a part of his internal circle.

The pair each shared the information on Instagram forward of the primary observe session of this weekend’s Saudi Arabian Grand Prix.

“Precisely 7 years in the past on today I used to be standing within the F1 paddock for the primary time on the Australian GP,” Cullen wrote. “As we speak I am excited to share l’m off on my subsequent journey.

“I’m so grateful and blessed to have had this unbelievable journey in F1 and I do know my story will proceed. Because of the MB [Mercedes-Benz] crew, who’ve been my household for the previous 7 years.

“And Lewis Hamilton you GOAT! It has been such an honour and pleasure to face alongside you, I am so happy with you and every little thing you’ve achieved.

“Thanks for supporting me, believing in me and displaying me the limitless potential all of us have inside us. I’m so excited to look at the subsequent chapter for you. There’s nothing you’ll be able to’t do.”

Hamilton mentioned: “For the final seven years @cullen_angela has been by my facet, pushing me to be the perfect model of myself. I’m a stronger athlete and a greater particular person due to her.

“So right this moment I hope you may be a part of me in wishing her the perfect as she takes her subsequent steps to pursue her desires. Thanks for every little thing Ang, I can not wait to see what the longer term has in retailer for you.”

Hamilton completed the season-opening Bahrain Grand Prix in fifth place.