Lewis Hamilton's got a new furry friend in his life. The Ferrari driver recently welcomed Halo, a golden retriever puppy, to his family. The pup was flown out to Los Angeles this week, and she's already making waves on social media. Kim Kardashian shared the first photo of Halo on Instagram, giving fans a peek at Hamilton's latest addition to his pack.

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Hamilton's love for dogs is well documented in the F1 paddock, but the seven-time world champion has had a rough year dealing with loss. His beloved bulldog Roscoe passed away in September after contracting pneumonia, which hit Hamilton hard. Now with Halo on board, things are looking up. The new puppy will be working with the same trainer who looked after Roscoe and Hamilton's other dog Coco, with trainer Kristin McMillan already visiting her in Maine.

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While Hamilton's settling into life with his new companion, his focus on track hasn't wavered. The Brit finished fifth at the Hungarian Grand Prix just before the summer break and wasn't shy about expressing his disappointment with the result. He felt Ferrari had the pace to fight for a podium position but a questionable pit stop strategy call cost him dearly.

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Hamilton was critical of the team's decision to bring him in at the end of the race, saying he didn't have time to debate the call before entering the pit lane. He reckoned without that stop, Ferrari could've potentially held onto second place or at least grabbed third, instead of losing valuable championship points. Despite the frustration, it sounds like time with Halo during the summer break might be just what he needs to recharge before the second half of the season.

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