Hamilton’s Distress After Groundhog Incident
Lewis Hamilton expressed his sorrow after his Ferrari collided with a groundhog during the Canadian Grand Prix on Sunday, calling the incident “devastating.”
Race Challenges and Damage
The collision took place 13 laps into the race, damaging the undercarriage of Hamilton’s vehicle and leaving him upset. He had qualified in fifth position and aimed to overtake others while managing his tires, but the accident caused a loss of half a second per lap and prompted subsequent issues with the car.
Race Outcome for Hamilton
The 40-year-old finished in sixth place, far from the leaders, in a race won by George Russell. Hamilton commented, “I was managing to keep up until the damage. I was close to Oscar Piastri.”
Hamilton’s Emotional Response
He added, “I didn’t see the impact, but I heard I hit a groundhog, and that’s heartbreaking. I care for animals, so I’m saddened. I hope it didn’t suffer.” Hamilton noted the damage to his car, stating, “The right side has a hole, and all the veins are gone. We also faced a brake issue midway through. I’m grateful to finish despite these problems.”
Norris Faces Consequences After Collision
Meanwhile, Lando Norris has been cautioned to prepare for “tough conversations” with McLaren following his crash with teammate Oscar Piastri. Team principal Andrea Stella acknowledged that Norris’s confidence may have been shaken by this incident.
Circumstances of the Norris Crash
Norris collided with Piastri while battling for fourth place in the race’s final laps. He accepted blame for the incident, which has left him 22 points behind Piastri in the drivers’ standings.
Reflections on Confidence and Future Races
Norris, who was already struggling following poor qualifying, miscalculated his move on Piastri. Nico Rosberg, a former competitor, noted that such mistakes can lead to a downward spiral of self-doubt for drivers. Despite this setback, Norris is determined to regroup for the next race in Austria, stating, “I have to work hard and make fewer mistakes than I did this weekend.”
