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Lewis Hamilton Says Bulldog Roscoe Is in a Coma After Pneumonia Treatment

Ferrari confirmed he withdrew from the Mugello tyre test to remain with his longtime companion.

Overview

  • Hamilton said Roscoe suffered cardiac arrest while sedated for checks after catching pneumonia again, and vets restarted his heart.
  • He reported that Roscoe is now in a coma with an uncertain prognosis and that clinicians plan to attempt to wake him.
  • Ferrari stated Hamilton did not take part in Friday’s Pirelli test at Mugello, with reserve driver Zhou Guanyu stepping in.
  • Roscoe, adopted in 2013 and now about 12 to 13 years old, previously battled pneumonia earlier this year.
  • Hamilton shared bedside photos from the veterinary hospital and received widespread messages of support from fans and the F1 community.