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

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 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.

George Russell made the best out of his pole position to win the Formula One Canadian Grand Prix on Sunday, while his Mercedes team-mate and rookie Kimi Antonelli claimed his first podium finish and McLaren had a day to forget.