In a bombshell revelation thatโs set the Formula 1 and Hollywood worlds ablaze, Anya Taylor-Joy, the 29-year-old star of The Queenโs Gambit and Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, has let slip a juicy tidbit about her close pal, seven-time F1 world champion Lewis Hamilton, and his personal physiotherapist, Angela Cullen.
According to Anya, the chemistry between Lewis, 40, and Angela, 51, during a sun-soaked summer getaway in Greece was anything but platonic. โThey canโt possibly be just friends,โ Anya reportedly quipped, sending gossip columns into overdrive and sparking wild speculation about the true nature of Lewis and Angelaโs bond.
The setting? A luxurious Greek island escape earlier this summer, where Lewis, fresh off a challenging first season with Ferrari, gathered his inner circle for some much-needed R&R. Among the elite group were Anya, her husband Malcolm McRae, and, of course, the ever-present Angela Cullen, who recently rejoined Team Lewis after a nearly two-year hiatus.
Sources close to the group describe the trip as a whirlwind of yacht parties, beachside bonfires, and late-night heart-to-hearts under the Mediterranean stars. But it was the undeniable spark between Lewis and Angela that stole the show, leaving even the typically tight-lipped Anya unable to resist dropping a hint.
โThey were inseparable,โ a source exclusively tells us. โLewis and Angela were always togetherโlaughing, whispering, sharing these long, lingering looks. It was like they were in their own little world. Anya was giggling about it with Malcolm, saying thereโs no way theyโre just colleagues. The vibe was electric!โ The insider adds that the group stayed at a sprawling villa on Santorini, complete with private infinity pools and breathtaking views, setting the perfect stage for romance to bloom.
For those out of the loop, Angela Cullen was Lewis Hamiltonโs rock during his dominant years at Mercedes from 2015 to 2023. As his physiotherapist, she was more than just a professional support systemโshe managed his meals, wardrobe, and even chauffeured him to races, allowing the racing icon to focus solely on his craft.
Their bond was so tight that they even got matching tattoos, a symbol of their deep trust and loyalty. But in 2023, after just one race, Angela abruptly left Lewisโs side, a move that coincided with his performance dip and fueled endless speculation.
Her return to Ferrari in 2025, just as Lewis made his high-profile switch to the Italian team, sent fans into a frenzy, with many wondering if there was more to their reunion than meets the eye.
Anyaโs comment, made during a casual chat with friends, has only poured fuel on the fire.
The Furiosa star, whoโs been spotted cheering Lewis on at races like the Monaco Grand Prix and the British Grand Prix, is known for her close friendship with the F1 legend. Sheโs often seen in the Ferrari garage, rocking team gear and sharing warm hugs with Lewis post-race.
Her husband, Malcolm McRae, a musician with the band More, has also joined the F1 circus, making the couple a staple in Lewisโs star-studded entourage. But it was Anyaโs unguarded remark about Lewis and Angela thatโs got everyone talking.
โAnya didnโt mean to stir the pot,โ our source insists. โSheโs just super close to Lewis and couldnโt help but notice how he and Angela were acting. It was like they were rediscovering each other after all that time apart. She told a friend it was โimpossibleโ to see them as just friends after watching them together in Greece.โ
Photos from the trip, leaked on social media, show Lewis and Angela lounging on a yacht, their body language relaxed yet intimate, with Angelaโs hand resting casually on Lewisโs arm as they shared a laugh. Another snap captures them strolling along a cobblestone path at sunset, with Lewis playfully nudging Angela as she beams up at him.
Fans are eating it up, with social media buzzing over the potential romance. โLewis and Angela have always had this insane chemistry,โ one X user posted. โAnyaโs just saying what weโve all been thinking! #TeamLewgela.โ Another chimed in, โIf Anya Taylor-Joy is calling it out, you know itโs real. Those two are endgame.โ But not everyoneโs convinced. Some fans argue that Lewis and Angelaโs bond is purely professional, pointing to their long history of working together. โTheyโre like family,โ a skeptic wrote. โAnyaโs probably just joking. Letโs not make something out of nothing.โ
Adding to the intrigue is Lewisโs famously private love life. The F1 star has been linked to A-listers like Shakira and Kendall Jenner in the past, but heโs kept any serious relationships under wraps.
Angela, a New Zealand native and mother of two, has also stayed mum about her personal life, focusing instead on her role as Lewisโs right-hand woman.
Their reunion at Ferrari, however, has reignited old rumors, especially after Lewis credited Angelaโs return for helping him navigate the โmost difficultโ car of his career during the 2025 British Grand Prix.
Anya, meanwhile, is no stranger to the spotlight. Her whirlwind romance with Malcolm McRae, culminating in a secret 2022 wedding in New Orleans and a lavish 2023 ceremony in Venice, has made her a tabloid darling.
Her friendship with Lewis has only amplified her presence in the F1 world, with the actress gushing about her โwonderful friendโ and โabsolute legendโ at last yearโs Monaco Grand Prix. But her latest slip might have just blown the lid off one of the paddockโs best-kept secrets.
So, whatโs the truth? Are Lewis and Angela just friends, or is there a Greek island romance brewing? Our source hints that the getaway was a turning point. โLewis was different in Greeceโlighter, happier. Angela brings out a side of him we havenโt seen in years.
They were glued to each otherโs sides, and it wasnโt just about work. Thereโs something deeper there.โ With Anyaโs words ringing in our ears, one thingโs for sure: this is one F1 love story weโll be watching closely. Buckle up, because the race for answers is just getting started!