Lewis Hamilton on Thursday thanked people around the tight-knit Formula One family and beyond for their messages of support following the death of his beloved dog, saying the response had been “quite overwhelming”.
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Seven-time Formula One world champion Hamilton said it had been the “hardest decision” of his life to put his 12-year-old bulldog Roscoe to sleep last Sunday after he contracted pneumonia.
Messages of sympathy
Thousands of messages of sympathy from fans, fellow drivers and Formula One teams were posted on social media after Roscoe, a familiar face around the paddock, died in Hamilton’s arms.
“It was quite overwhelming to be honest to see how many people were touched,” Lewis Hamilton told reporters at the Marina Bay Circuit ahead of the Singapore Grand Prix on Sunday.
“He was the most important thing in my life, so it was a very difficult experience.”
The British Ferrari driver missed a Formula One tyre test in Italy last week to be with his sick pet, but was back with his team for this week’s Singapore race.
Roscoe was a regular feature at F1 events and awards ceremonies since Hamilton adopted him in 2013.
Tough season
Lewis Hamilton lies sixth in the 2025 Formula One standings with 121 points, 44 adrift of Ferrari team-mates Charles Leclerc and 203 behind overall leader, McLaren’s Oscar Piastri.
His move to Ferrari this season marked the end of a historic partnership with Mercedes.
The next Formula One race is scheduled for Singapore on Sunday, 5 October.
The lights are due to go out at 14:00 (SA time).
