Lewis Hamilton's arrival in the Monaco paddock this week sparked an emotional memory. While much of the attention heading into the weekend has focused on Ferrari's encouraging pace, the gesture from Hamilton is surely a light touch to an already competitive weekend.
The British driver and teammate Charles Leclerc stole the spotlight in FP2 and FP1, respectively. Ferrari is looking like the big favorite to win the Monaco GP this weekend.
Lewis Hamilton Gives Emotional Tribute to Roscoe and Coco in Monaco
The Ferrari driver was spotted carrying a backpack featuring the faces of his beloved bulldogs, Roscoe and Coco. The custom backpack, adorned with images of Roscoe and Coco, was first gifted to Hamilton by fans in China several years ago.
The seven-time world champion has held onto the item ever since, but its appearance in Monaco carried a deeper significance given the loss Hamilton has endured in recent years.
Roscoe recently passed away after a battle with pneumonia in 2025, and Coco passed away, suspected of a heart attack, in June 2020.
Roscoe became one of the most recognizable pets in the Formula 1 paddock during Hamilton's championship-winning spell at Mercedes. Coco, Roscoe's sister, was equally cherished by Hamilton and remained a constant presence in his life away from racing.
The sight of the backpack quickly circulated online after TeamLHChina shared images from Monaco, reminding fans of Hamilton's close relationship with the pair.
Hamilton has never hidden the impact Roscoe and Coco had on his life. Following Roscoe's passing last year, the Ferrari driver shared an emotional tribute describing the bulldog as one of his closest companions throughout his Formula 1 journey.
Amid discussions about lap times, upgrades, and championship battles, the backpack served as a reminder of the personal side of one of Formula 1's most successful drivers. In a sport often defined by results and relentless competition, Hamilton's tribute ensured Roscoe and Coco remained part of the journey.