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For the second time this weekend an F1 car has sustained damage after colliding with a groundhog at the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal.
Two separate Formula 1 cars have been damaged at the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal, as a result of hitting groundhogs. The Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, usually a wildlife haven, becomes perilous for animals on race weekends. Williams driver Alex Albon collided with a groundhog in Free Practice 1, leading to a crash and his exclusion from Sprint Qualifying. Following that, Alpine’s Pierre Gasly had a similar encounter during Saturday’s qualifying session. Gasly managed to finish Q2 in P14, but the collision affected his performance and caused further complications with his car setup. The incidents have raised concerns over animal safety on the racetrack, with PETA commending the efforts of drivers to avoid harming wildlife.
