Lewis Hamilton has announced the death of his "beloved" pet dog Roscoe.

The seven-time world champion had on Friday revealed on social media that his well-known pet had fallen ill with pneumonia and had been placed in a coma.

Having missed a tyre test event with his Ferrari team to remain by his dog's side, Hamilton announced on Monday that Roscoe had passed away the previous evening "in my arms".

Hamilton wrote: "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,

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