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Animal rights organisation PETA issues statement after Alex Albon hit a groundhog.
The PETA organization is calling for improved wildlife deterrents at the Canadian Grand Prix following Alex Albon’s groundhog incident during practice. Unfortunately, Albon crashed after hitting a marmot at Turn 7, preventing him from participating in sprint qualifying. The incident highlighted the danger groundhogs pose to F1 circuits, particularly in Montreal where they are prevalent on Île Notre-Dame. Despite efforts to keep them away, groundhogs continue to be a hazard during race weekends. PETA emphasizes the need for stricter measures to protect local wildlife and drivers. In response to the incident, PETA praised Albon for his compassionate decision to avoid hitting the marmot on the track. Williams team principal James Volwes revealed that Albon was upset about the collision and qualified 18th for the race.
