F1 driver Lewis Hamilton is 'devastated' after running over a groundhog during the 13th lap of the Canadian Grand Prix. 'I love animals, so I’m so sad about it,' Hamilton told reporters after the race.

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.

Lewis Hamilton hit a groundhog in the early stages of the race in Montreal, causing enough damage to ruin his chances of a strong result