Seven-time Method 1 champion Lewis Hamilton has shared his first pictures with the latest member of his household, a golden retriever pet named Halo.
After a demanding first half of the 2026 season, by which Hamilton secured his maiden grand prix victory with Ferrari on the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix and a string of podiums, the Briton is taking the chance to relaxation and recharge with a brand new four-legged companion.
Hamilton acquired the pet from Goldiva Goldens, a US-based breeder. The handover was confirmed by the breeder on social media, alongside {a photograph} of the canine posing in a racing helmet.
“We’re excited to fly Ms Halo to Los Angeles to Method 1 Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton,” Goldiva Goldens posted. “Canine coach Kirstin McMillian, who’s a three-generation animal coach, flew to Maine yesterday.”
McMillian, a Los Angeles-based animal coach, beforehand labored extensively with Hamilton’s different canines, together with his fan-favourite English bulldog, Roscoe, who sadly handed away in 2025.
It stays unconfirmed whether or not Halo will finally be a part of Hamilton at grand prix weekends, however ought to the golden retriever journey to races, she would be a part of Hamilton’s team-mate Charles Leclerc’s well-known long-haired dachshund, Leo.
Whereas the information of Halo’s arrival had already made its method throughout social media by means of the put up from Goldiva Goldens and the pet’s look in one in all Kim Kardashian’s posts, Hamilton has solely simply shared pictures of her on his personal feed.
The Ferrari driver shared a carousel of pictures and movies from his summer season break up to now, which included a video of him enjoying with Halo and a few pictures of him posing along with her.
On the time of writing, the put up has already obtained 1.7 million likes and over 20,000 shares on Instagram. Goldiva Goldens commented on the put up, writing: “Glad you’re getting some high quality time along with your pup. Smelly pet breath is great. Halo’s sister Danica begins coaching subsequent week. She shall be Goldiva’s Grand Prix.”
Hamilton at present sits second within the drivers’ standings, 50 factors behind championship chief Kimi Antonelli.
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