Lewis Hamilton thankful for ‘overwhelming’ support after death of dog Roscoe

The Ferrari driver’s pet bulldog, a frequent companion at races, died on Sunday after contracting pneumonia.

SUPPORT: Lewis Hamilton missed a recent tyre test to be by the side of his dog Roscoe, who died on Sunday. Pic: David Davies/PA

Lewis Hamilton has described Roscoe as the “most important thing of my life” after admitting to being “overwhelmed” by messages of condolences following his dog’s death.

Hamilton’s bulldog, who he adopted in 2013 and has appeared at a number of races with during his Formula One career – most recently the British Grand Prix on July 6 – died last Sunday after contracting pneumonia.