Lewis Hamilton has opened up on receiving ‘heart-stopping’ messages regarding his dog Roscoe, as he issued an update on his health.

It was revealed earlier this month that the bulldog had contracted pneumonia, with animal trainer Kirsten McMillan – who takes care of him while Hamilton is on Formula 1 duty – sharing the news with fans before confirming that he was well on the road to recovery.

And speaking to media ahead of last weekend’s Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, Hamilton was delighted to announce that he now has been given the all clear, as the Ferrari star expressed his relief.

Roscoe Hamilton set for Silverstone return

Last season, he was seen donning Ferrari colours on his own social media pages ahead of Hamilton’s switch to the Italian giants, and there could be plenty more to come.

He has yet to set the heather alight at Ferrari since making the switch from Mercedes, although he did earn a much-needed boost at Imola on Sunday after securing fourth spot – his best result of the year so far.

He heads to Monaco sixth in the drivers’ standings, between team-mate Charles Leclerc and the man who replaced him at the Silver Arrows, Kimi Antonelli.