Lewis Hamilton is one of the most popular athletes in the world. He has legions of fans who follow him around the globe throughout the Formula One calendar. But surprisingly, his dog Roscoe boasts a similar and passionate fanbase on social media.

Roscoe has about 570K followers on Instagram and Hamilton regularly posts about his activities. Recently he was seen on a skateboard balancing himself with the assistance of the 7-time world champion. In the caption, he even mentioned the iconic American skateboarder Tony Hawk to showcase his skateboarding skills.

“@tonyhawk beens reals quiets since I posted a this,” read the caption. We can see Hamilton cheering his dog on while he was on a skateboard.

” Steady, wait… wait. Good boy Roscoe, good boy. Good job buddy,” cheered Hamilton.

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The Mercedes driver has described his dog as his best friend in interviews. He has given a detailed answer to his relationship with Roscoe.

Lewis Hamilton explains his relationship with ‘best friend’ Roscoe

We have often seen Roscoe enjoying himself in the F1 paddock with the Mercedes driver. Hamilton, in an interview, revealed that he confides in his dog when he is down, and brings him everywhere.

When asked if he takes Roscoe to all the GPs, Hamilton answered, “I try to take him to as many as possible because Roscoe’s getting old. And I don’t know how long I’ll have him around. So, I’m trying to keep him with me everywhere.”

“He’s my best friend. I can confide in him, and he brings me happiness every day.”

“When I go training, he’s sad when I leave. And when I get back, he’s super happy.”

“It’s a funny interaction!” said Hamilton.

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It is so nice to see the British driver having such a lovely relationship with his dog and treating him like his best friend. Let’s see if the American skateboard legend Tony Hawk reacts to the skills showcased by Roscoe on social media.