PIP TOMSON: Just like Lewis Hamilton's late dog Roscoe, my dog Billy was a vegan. I was slammed by ignorant numpties who said I needing reporting to the RSPCA but I still think it was the right decis…
The 12-year-old rescue dog was a constant companion of the Briton as he jetted around the racing circuit and had long been a fan-favourite both in the paddock and on social media.
Lewis Hamilton has confirmed that his beloved vegan dog Roscoe has been put down - saying he has 'lost his best friend'. But is it really safe to put your dog on a vegan diet?
James Roscoe - who has worked for Queen Elizabeth II, Tony Blair and Gordon Brown - lives in Washington DC with his wife Clemency Burton-Hill and their two young sons Tomos and Joe.