F1 News: Lewis Hamilton Shares Heartwarming Story Of His Bulldog Roscoe

Lewis Hamilton's heartfelt story about adopting and naming his bulldog Roscoe.

Seven-time F1 champion Lewis Hamilton recently shared the touching story behind getting his beloved dog, Roscoe. Hamilton described the decision to adopt Roscoe as "one of the best decisions I ever took in my life," highlighting the special bond he shares with his pet.

Key Takeaways:

• Adoption Story: During a Q&A on Mercedes’ YouTube channel, Lewis Hamilton recounted his journey of adopting Roscoe. He explained how he sifted through thousands of bulldogs online before finding and choosing Roscoe, a decision he cherishes deeply.
• Naming Roscoe: Hamilton shared that the name 'Roscoe' just struck him as cool. 
• Roscoe’s Personality and Activities: Hamilton also revealed Roscoe's love for quad biking, a unique trait that further endears him to fans. He described how Roscoe enjoys being lazy and taken around on rides during Hamilton's motorbike tours.

During a candid Q&A session on the Mercedes F1 Team's official YouTube channel, the British driver opened up about his experience with his dogs, specifically focusing on Roscoe.

Hamilton, known for his speed and precision on the racetrack, revealed a softer, more personal side as he discussed how he came to adopt Roscoe. 

"I remember being online, looking online for rescues. There’s some page I found that had like 1,000 bulldogs and I just went through all of them and then I came across this one picture and I was like – ‘That’s him!’

"And that was like one of the best decisions I ever took in my life."

Not only did Hamilton share the story of how he chose Roscoe, but he also explained the simple yet endearing reason behind his pet's name. 

"I don’t know I just thought it was a cool name," he said.

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Adding to the charm of his story, Hamilton delved into Roscoe's unique personality, particularly his love for quad biking. 

"In the summer I love to like go on motorbike tours. Through the mountains with my friends and we stop usually and we’ll paintball halfway through.

"Roscoe likes going on the quad bike. I remember putting him on at one time and then I put him down and he kept on trying to get back on.

"So I just take he just likes being lazy and being taken around," Hamilton concluded.