Silverstone thank Lewis Hamilton for touching gesture in memory of beloved dog Roscoe

Lewis Hamilton has made a touching gesture in loving memory of bulldog Roscoe after his sad passing last year.

Lewis Hamilton and his late dog Roscoe. (Image: Getty)

Silverstone Museum have thanked Sir Lewis Hamilton for donating the mini Mercedes G Wagon that used to carry his late dog Roscoe around the F1 paddock. The Formula One star sadly lost his bulldog in September 2025, and he was an iconic member of the paddock on race weekends.

Hamilton said it was ‘one of the most painful’ things he has had to experience after making the decision to put Roscoe to sleep last year after battling with ill health. Now, Roscoe Hamilton will be immortalised at the Silverstone Museum after Hamilton donated the mini vehicle.

On social media, the museum revealed: “We’ve got a very special set of wheels at the museum, the specially designed Mercedes G Wagon that carried Sir @lewishamilton’s beloved pup, Roscoe Hamilton around the F1 paddock! Swing by and see this unique vehicle up close.”

Head of learning and engagement at the Silverstone Museum, Robert Jaina then revealed the mini G Wagon in a video, saying: “Very sadly, when Roscoe passed, the car that he used to move around the paddock was left in a storage area and we have managed to rescue that car and kindly Sir Lewis has allowed us to have it here on display at the museum

“And it’s one of the most special cars I’ve ever been able to speak about. Now yes, it’s a car that was used to help a dog move around the paddock, but it’s really, really special and once we got hold of this and had a look at it, it was brilliant.

“It’s got working lights at the front, it’s got a personalised number plate, it has been seen by millions on social media. When we look inside, there is still the original blanket that Roscoe used to use inside the car and I must say he sat on very lovely comfy leather seats.

Roscoe was a much loved part of Formula 1. (Image: Getty)

“There is even a little stereo that you can plug a USB in here for some music. We’ve got a remote control that you can actually utilise to move the vehicle around, and there may in the future even be the opportunity for you to own this significant piece of not only motorsport, but social history.”

Hamilton shared the heartbreaking loss last year on social media and said: “After four days on life support, fighting with every bit of strength he had, I had to make the hardest decision of my life and say goodbye to Roscoe. He never stopped fighting, right until the very end.

“I feel so grateful and honoured to have shared my life with such a beautiful soul, an angel and true friend. Bringing Roscoe into my life was the best decision I ever made, and I will forever cherish the memories we created together.

“Although I lost Coco, I have never been faced with putting a dog to sleep before, though I know my mum and many close friends have. It is one of the most painful experiences and I feel a deep connection to everyone who has gone through the loss of a beloved pet.

“Although it was so hard, having him was one of the most beautiful parts of life, to love so deeply and to be loved in return. Thank you all for the love and support you’ve shown Roscoe over the years. It has been so special to witness and feel. He died on Sunday evening, 28th September in my arms.”