Lewis Hamilton, seven-time world champion, was left devastated after hitting a groundhog during the Canadian Grand Prix, damaging his Ferrari and affecting his performance.

Sir Lewis Hamilton says he is ‘devastated’ after learning that he ran over a groundhog during the Canadian Grand Prix on Sunday. Amid a difficult first season at Ferrari, Hamilton looked to have good pace at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve and after qualifying fifth, a first podium finish in red was on the cards.

Lewis Hamilton had a heartbreaking moment during the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix when he accidentally ran over a groundhog on the track. The incident happened on Lap 12 at the Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve in Montreal. Hamilton, who was racing hard in the middle of the pack, didn’t see the animal until it was too late.

Lewis Hamilton was left ‘devastated’ after finding out he had hit a groundhog during Sunday’s Canadian Grand Prix. Groundhogs are familiar residents of the Circuit Giles Villeneuve, but they have been known to be reckless when F1 cars are on track.

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Lewis Hamilton said he felt devastated after learning that he had hit and killed a groundhog during the Canadian Grand Prix.

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Lewis Hamilton hit a groundhog in the early stages of the race in Montreal, causing enough damage to ruin his chances of a strong result

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