Lewis Hamilton has cancelled a planned appearance at Ferrari’s Milan fashion show to remain by the side of his beloved English bulldog, Roscoe, who is battling pneumonia. The seven-time world champion revealed that Roscoe, 12, had been placed into a coma and at one point suffered cardiac arrest before being stabilised.
From Mugello test withdrawal to Milan absence
Hamilton pulled out of Friday’s Pirelli tyre test at Mugello, with former F1 driver Zhou Guanyu stepping in. Later, he told fans that doctors would attempt to wake Roscoe on Saturday, and he shared a supportive message for Ferrari’s show, encouraging fans to watch the livestream (scheduled for 9:30am Milan time) in his absence.
A companion known to F1 fans
Roscoe has been a familiar presence in the paddock for years, often appearing alongside Hamilton at grands prix. The outpouring of support from fans reflects both the dog’s popularity and the human side of a driver balancing professional obligations with a personal crisis.
Hamilton’s decision to prioritise Roscoe underscores the bond between driver and companion—and the community’s empathy at a difficult moment.
