Lewis Hamilton sparks controversy by dressing his bulldog in a controversial yellow raincoat

Lewis Hamilton sparked mixed reactions from fans after he dressed his beloved bulldog, Roscoe, in a bright yellow raincoat. While some thought the pooch looked uncomfortable in the outfit, others found it adorable. The raincoat featured a visor that covered Roscoe’s eyes, leading to some concerns that he couldn’t see properly. Some fans even likened the look to a hazmat suit or compared Roscoe to a character from the children’s TV show Paw Patrol. In a sweet video shared on Roscoe’s popular Instagram account, with over 720,000 followers, Lewis captured his furry companion walking in the rain with the visor protecting his head. The caption read, “I love running on rainy days. Just like dad.”

Formula 1 pro Lewis Hamilton, 38, has been slammed by fans for dressing his bulldog Roscoe in a yellow raincoat

Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton, 38, received criticism from fans for dressing up his bulldog Roscoe in a bright yellow raincoat. The bio on Roscoe’s Instagram profile describes him as a vegan bulldog who enjoys traveling, playing ball, and seeking attention from girls, especially when they rub his bum. Some fans did not find it amusing, with one person stating it was not cool because the visor of the raincoat obstructed Roscoe’s vision. On the other hand, some fans expressed their love for the raincoat, comparing Roscoe to a character from Paw Patrol. Despite the mixed reactions, some fans found the raincoat adorable, with one person likening Roscoe to a little fireman. This isn’t the first time Lewis has sparked controversy with his pet choices, as he previously announced that Roscoe was now on a fully vegan diet after the passing of his other dog in 2020.

The Formula One pro, 38, dressed up his pooch Roscoe in the Mac which featured a visor, however some claimed the dog was 'uncomfortable' as he can't see properly

While others joked it looked like a hazmat suit and compared him to Rubble in kids TV show Paw Patrol

The 38-year-old Formula One star dressed his dog, Roscoe, in a Mac with a visor, but some criticized the outfit, saying the dog was uncomfortable because he couldn’t see properly.

Lewis often shares adorable snaps with his pooch on social media and the pair appear to have a close bond

Lewis often posts cute photos of his dog on social media, showing off their strong bond. Recently, he shared a picture of his furry friend with a caption stating that Roscoe is now a vegan. Since making the change, Roscoe’s health has improved significantly, with softer fur, healed paws, and a reduction in arthritis pain. Lewis is thrilled with the results, and it seems Roscoe is too.
Roscoe, who comes from a lineage of champion show dogs, has also had success as a model, earning £570 for a recent photoshoot. Just last year, Lewis and Roscoe starred in a heartwarming advert together, showcasing their special connection.

Roscoe, whose parents are both champion show dogs, has previously found success as a model with Lewis revealing the pooch earns £570 for a shoot

Roscoe, whose parents are both champion show dogs, has previously found success as a model with Lewis revealing the pooch earns £570 for a shoot

Roscoe, born to two prize-winning show dogs, has had a successful modeling career, earning £570 for a single photoshoot. The Formula 1 racer collaborated with Zapp, a grocery delivery service, for a short commercial. In the heartwarming ad, Hamilton informs the English Bulldog that he’ll be returning home from a race in Abu Dhabi, prompting Roscoe to throw him a surprise welcome home party. Later, Roscoe uses Zapp to order some vegan treats for himself and Hamilton to indulge in.

Some fans didn't see the funny side in Rosco's coat and one fumed saying it's 'not cool' -  but others loved it

Some fans were not amused by Rosco’s coat, saying it wasn’t cool, while others found it hilarious. This latest video of the dog comes after Lewis shared pictures from his crazy 38th birthday party with friends on Instagram. The seven-time F1 world champion joked that the best moments are always a blur as he celebrated with cake and shots. He captioned his post with, “The best moments are always a blur 〰️ Thanks for all the birthday wishes.”

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