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Lewis Hamilton Withdraws From Mugello Test to Stay With Roscoe, in Coma After Cardiac Arrest

Vets restored his heartbeat after a pneumonia relapse, with attempts to wake the 12-year-old planned for Saturday.

Overview

  • Hamilton announced Roscoe's condition on Instagram, asking followers to keep the dog in their thoughts and promising updates.
  • The bulldog fell into a coma after his heart stopped during sedation and checks at a veterinary hospital.
  • Hamilton canceled his scheduled FerrariPirelli running at Mugello to remain by Roscoe’s side.
  • Ferrari fielded reserve driver Guanyu Zhou for the tire test in Hamilton’s place.
  • Roscoe, adopted in 2013, is a well-known presence in the Formula 1 paddock with a large social-media following.