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Lewis Hamilton “devastated” by “horrible” groundhog hit which damaged Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton expressed being “devastated” after hitting a groundhog during the F1 Canadian Grand Prix, causing damage to his Ferrari’s floor on Lap 13.
The vegan seven-time F1 world champion struggled for pace, finishing sixth behind teammate Charles Leclerc and reporting feeling “nowhere” during the race.
Hamilton, a lover of animals, was upset over the collision with the groundhog and the damaged floor of his car.
Despite the challenges, he was grateful to finish the race and secure valuable points for his team.
Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur mentioned the front floor damage caused by the groundhog encounter had a significant impact on the race.
Hamilton stressed the need for upgrades at Ferrari to compete with front-running teams like Mercedes, Red Bull, and McLaren, underlining the importance of continuous development.
