Breed(s) of the week(end) - F1 pilots' pets

For this special F1 race weekend in Abu Dhabi, I thought of showing you one of the top current F1 pilots's pets (it's a small selection). They are stars too on the paddocks, and social media, of course ! We thank you all pilots for an unforgetable season, your incredible skills, precision, palmares, passion for sport and your big hearts towards pets !

Xoxo Alice

Max Verstappen 2024 World Champion, 26 years old, owned Persian cats when he was growing up. He now says he would "have 100 " cats if he could. Verstappen has since adopted 2 Bengal cats called Jimmy and Sassy, named after Monaco nightclubs Jimmy'z and the Sass Cafe.

Max loves his cats so much he owns a special cellphone case

Lewis Hamilton The English multi-champion (7 times), 39 years old, will say goodbye to Mercedes today and join Ferrari in 2025. But he can count on his 2 dogs, Roscoe and Coco (oui, oui, as our ambassador) to transition to the Scuderia. Hamilton shared the touching story behind getting his beloved dog, Roscoe, who is actually a rescue. Hamilton described the decision to adopt Roscoe as "one of the best decisions I ever took in my life" highlighting the special bond he shares with his pup. Awwww.......

Coco and Roscoe

Roscoe and his fashion model, his Dad, Lewis

Carlos Sainz Jr Like father, like son..... who needs an introduction to this spectacular Spanish driver, son of legendary pilot ? A talented, warm-hearted young guy who of course cannot live without a good hamburger (his specialty) and a doggy. He has been seen a lot taking care of his mama's dog, an adorable Maltese (named Chilli, but name to be confirmed from sources). Have a look at those two sweeties. Good luck Carlito as you have to move to a new team next year.......

Carlos's own dog is Pinion, a braque.

Carlos and his dog Pinion

Charles Leclerc Last but not least, the new "chouchou" this year was Charles Leclerc, true Monegasque, 27 years old, with his Leo, an adorable winnie dog. The arrival of Leclerc's miniature longhaired dachshund at the race in Miami took the paddock by storm in the season and he has been at so many races since. Leclerc shares a lot of posts on IG with his pup. What a cutie....... (this includes CL).

Puppy Leo owns already his VIP pass. Well done Leo !

Let's see what 2025 will bring, as both pilots will run in the Scuderia. May the best win !