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Lewis Hamilton, the seven-time Formula 1 world champion, is renowned for his steely composure under pressure, whether navigating high-speed corners or facing the scrutiny of a global spotlight.
Yet, on a tense Wednesday in 2025, that unshakable demeanor cracked, revealing a deeply vulnerable side to the Ferrari driver.
When his beloved English Bulldog, Roscoe, took a turn for the worse, Hamilton frantically called his longtime friend and former physiotherapist, Angela Cullen, for support.
Cullen rushed to his home, accompanying him to a veterinary hospital in a race against time.
What alarmed fans most was Cullen’s revelation: it was the first time she had ever seen Hamilton lose his composure, a stark departure from his usual poise that sparked widespread concern about his emotional state and Roscoe’s “scary” pneumonia diagnosis.
Roscoe, a constant companion at Hamilton’s side, has become an F1 icon in his own right, amassing over a million Instagram followers with his charming presence in paddocks worldwide.
Cullen’s swift response to Hamilton’s call underscored their deep bond, forged during her years as his physiotherapist from 2016 to 2023.
Her presence provided a rare glimpse into Hamilton’s private world, where Roscoe is more than a pet-he’s family.
Witnesses described Hamilton as visibly shaken, a stark contrast to the cool-headed champion who has faced countless high-stakes moments.
Cullen later shared that seeing Hamilton so distraught was unprecedented, raising questions about the toll of Roscoe’s illness on his mental well-being.
For a driver who channels emotions into performance, this crisis could not have come at a more challenging time.
Hamilton’s 2025 season with Ferrari has been a rollercoaster, marked by inconsistent results and frustration.
Sitting sixth in the Drivers’ Championship, he has yet to secure a win for the Prancing Horse, with an eighth-place finish in Azerbaijan and a retirement at the Dutch Grand Prix.
The pressures of adapting to a new team, coupled with Roscoe’s health struggles, have visibly weighed on him.
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