In a decision that left the whole world speechless, theFIAhas officially announced an exceptional modification of its regulation to honorLewis HamiltonAfter the painful disappearance of his bulldogRoscoe, faithful companion who accompanied the seven times champion for many years. It is the first time in the history of Formula 1 that a regulation is adapted to remember the personal loss of a pilot.
Roscoe was not only a pet, but an integral part of Hamilton’s journey. The fans have seen him several times in the pits, traveling on planes and even on the podium next to the world champion, becoming the symbol of a more tender and human side of the British pilot. His death left a deep void in Hamilton’s life, and the FIA, with this decision, wanted to recognize the special bond between the two.

The modification to the regulation will allow Hamilton to make asymbolic tributeIn Roscoe during the races, a gesture that breaks with the very rigid tradition of Formula 1, which has always been linked to inflexible standards. It is the demonstration that sometimes, personal love and loss can even influence the most rigid institutions.

Of course, this move generated a heated debate. Many fans and observers have greeted the decision as an act of great humanity in a very high pressure sport, a sign that behind the helmets and single -seater there are people with feelings and fragility. Others, however, fear that having introduced an exception to create a dangerous precedent, questioning the neutrality of the rules of the F1.
Regardless of the contrasting opinions, it is undeniable that the emotional impact of Hamilton and Roscoe deeply touched the world of racing. The image of the bulldog alongside the sample will remain impressed in the collective memory of the fans and will mark the link between sport and private life forever.

With this extraordinary gesture, the FIA has launched a powerful message: Formula 1 is not only made of speeds, strategies and victories, but it can also be a place where human pain and feelings are recognized.
The decision raises a fundamental question for the future of the circus:Does a discipline defined by precision and rigor also have to learn to welcome compassion when pain affects one of its biggest champions?