When seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton suffered damage to his car during the Canadian Grand Prix on Sunday, the cause wasn’t initially clear.

Lewis Hamilton, seven-time world champion, was left devastated after hitting a groundhog during the Canadian Grand Prix, damaging his Ferrari and affecting his performance.

Lewis Hamilton was left ‘devastated’ after finding out he had hit a groundhog during Sunday’s Canadian Grand Prix. Groundhogs are familiar residents of the Circuit Giles Villeneuve, but they have been known to be reckless when F1 cars are on track.