Lewis Hamilton has lifted the lid on his reunion with physio Angela Cullen for the first time.The New Zealander served as Hamilton’s physio and trainer from 2016 to 2023, where he enjoyed huge success on the track.Hamilton has opened up on Cullen’s departure and return for the first timeGettyCullen left her role as Hamilton’s physio and trainer in 2023GettyDuring that period, the British driver won four of his seven world titles and came agonisingly close to a record-breaking eighth.Hamilton and Cullen were often inseparable in the paddock on race weekends up until they parted ways two years ago.However, she has now been spotted alongside the 40-year-old once again.Cullen joined Hamilton’s team in Bahrain for Formula 1 testing this week as he prepares for his first season with Ferrarri.The F1 icon joined the team during the off-season following his departure from Mercedes.Hamilton has now addressed Cullen’s own exit from her role as his trainer and her apparent return to his team.Speaking to Sky Sports, he explained: “We’ve been through a lot.“She wanted to take some time out to be with her family and to go travelling. And I was so pleased when I asked her to come back and be part of my team again, she agreed.“Its all about having a tight team around you, I’m glad Angela is back in my corner.”It comes as Hamilton continues to enjoy his start to life with the Scuderia.The pair have reunited ahead of the new F1 seasonGettyAFPHamilton has been taking part in pre-season testing with Charles Leclerc for Ferrari[/caption]Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff seemingly implied Hamilton was past his best last year by saying ‘everyone has a shelf life’.Wolff later said the comments were taken out of context, whilst the driver has now appeared to respond.Hamilton told Time Magazine: “Don’t ever compare me to anybody else.“I’m the first and only black driver that’s ever been in this sport. I’m built different. I’ve been through a lot. I’ve had my own journey.“You can’t compare me to another 40-year-old, past or present, Formula 1 driver in history. Because they are nothing like me.“I’m hungry, driven, don’t have a wife and kids. I’m focused on one thing, and that’s winning. That’s my No.1 priority.” Pre-season testing is currently taking place at the Bahrain International Circuit in Sakhir.Hamilton was second-fastest behind Williams’ Carlos Sainz, the man he replaced at Ferrari, on day two on Thursday.Meanwhile, his teammate Charles Leclerc ensured both Ferraris were in the top three times for the day.The 2025 season is set to get underway at the Albert Park Circuit on March 16 with the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne.