MONTREAL, June 16 — Lewis Hamilton said he was heartbroken after accidentally hitting and killing a groundhog during the Canadian Grand Prix, which also damaged his Ferrari and impacted his race performance, leading to a sixth-place finish.
MONTREAL, June 16 — Lewis Hamilton said he was heartbroken after accidentally hitting and killing a groundhog during the Canadian Grand Prix, which also damaged his Ferrari and impacted his race performance, leading to a sixth-place finish.
Hamilton, a known animal lover and owner of a French bulldog named Roscoe who often accompanies him to races, said he hadn’t seen the groundhog but believed the incident significantly affected his car’s performance after a strong start on Sunday.
“It was feeling pretty decent up until then,” said the seven-time world champion. “I got a good start, held my position, and was staying with the front group. I was managing my tyres well, so I was feeling hopeful.”
“I didn’t see it happen, but I was told I hit a groundhog. That’s devastating. I love animals, and I’m really sad about it — it’s horrible,” he added. “It’s never happened to me here before, but there was a hole in the right side of the floor.”
Hamilton explained that the race became increasingly difficult, citing a brake issue halfway through and a pit stop strategy that left him stuck behind traffic. “It just went from one thing to another,” he said.
After going 10 races without a podium — a first in his F1 career since joining Ferrari — Hamilton voiced growing frustration over the team’s performance this season.
“I’m thankful I finished the race, especially with the brake problem, but we desperately need an upgrade. There are many things that need to change for us to be competitive at the front.”
His teammate Charles Leclerc, who missed much of Friday’s practice after a crash, managed to finish fifth but was also disappointed with how his race unfolded. — AFP
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