Lewis Hamilton Misses Crucial Ferrari Tyre Test to Care for Comatose Dog

Lewis Hamilton, the seven-time Formula One world champion now racing for Ferrari, missed a critical Pirelli tyre testing session at Mugello as part of preparations for the 2026 regulation changes to support his hospitalized bulldog Roscoe. Roscoe, who has been a prominent presence in the F1 paddock and on social media, was admitted to the hospital with pneumonia, suffered cardiac arrest during treatment, and remains in a coma. Ferrari's reserve driver Zhou Guanyu replaced Hamilton at the test, which was also disrupted by rain, limiting tyre data collection. Fans and fellow drivers, including George Russell, expressed sympathy and support for Hamilton during this difficult personal time. This absence is notable given Hamilton's mixed debut season at Ferrari and the importance of his experience in evaluating new tyre performance under the imminent technical regulations. Additionally, at the same Mugello circuit, former F1 driver Romain Grosjean made an emotional return to racing with Haas, commemorating his recovery from a severe crash five years ago.