F1 Today: Hamilton announces Roscoe’s passing, as Verstappen advises young drivers

Earlier, Lewis Hamilton greeted the Formula 1 world with sad news after he announced the passing of his pet, Roscoe. The Scuderia Ferrari driver revealed the bulldog died in his arms on September 28.

Previously, Hamilton had delivered a worrying update on Roscoe, revealing his pet had been in intensive care and subsequently fell into a coma. The British driver also explained that the death of his 12-year-old dog was caused by pneumonia, which it had battled for a while.

Max Verstappen also offered a reality check to young drivers with ambitions to one day compete in Formula 1. The Red Bull Racing driver explained the need for them not to shut the door to opportunities outside F1.

Verstappen, who recently clinched victory racing at the Nurburgring, concluded by detailing that despite it being tough to convince young drivers, the endurance racing series also offers a great opportunity to reach the top of their racing careers.

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