US EditionLewis Hamilton ‘so Sad’ After Hitting Groundhog During Canadian Grand Prix as George Russell Claims Win | News Channel 3-12
MONTREAL, CANADA, JUN 15 – Hamilton lost roughly 20 points of downforce after hitting a groundhog on lap 13, causing damage that dropped him from fifth to sixth place at the Canadian Grand Prix, officials said.
- Lewis Hamilton, a 40-year-old British Ferrari driver, ran over a groundhog on lap 13 during the 2025 Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal.
- The incident occurred at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve and was confirmed after the race when team personnel found the animal's remains in the car.
- The collision caused significant damage to the car’s right floor, reducing downforce and contributing to Hamilton dropping from fifth to sixth place in the 70-lap race.
- Hamilton described the impact as "a big impact" and said, "I didn’t see it happen, but I heard I hit a groundhog," adding he felt "devastated" and "so sad" for the animal.
- Despite brake issues and setbacks, Hamilton finished sixth, but acknowledged the car needs upgrades to compete better, while George Russell won his first race of the season.
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