Lewis Hamilton says he is “devastated” to have hit a groundhog during the F1 Canadian Grand Prix. The seven-time world champion, who is a vegan, struck the animal on Lap 13 of Sunday’s race, causing significant damage to the floor of his Ferrari.

Lewis Hamilton has revealed he ran over a groundhog at the Canadian Grand Prix, saying he felt "devastated" about the collision.

Lewis Hamilton was left ‘devastated’ after the Canadian Grand Prix as he revealed that a ‘horrible’ incident that saw him hit a groundhog derailed his race

Top competitors for the World Drivers Championship and McLaren teammates, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, crashed with three laps remaining in the Canadian Grand Prix. George Russell wins behind a safety car for his first win of the season ahead of Max Verstappen.

McLaren's Lando Norris led the third and final practice session ahead of qualifying on Saturday at t Grand Prix in Montreal.