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 Heartbroken After Hitting Groundhog in Canadian GP originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Lewis Hamilton was left visibly shaken and emotionally distraught after Sunday’s Canadian Grand Prix not just because of his underwhelming result, but due to an unexpected and heartbreaking incident on track.

Lewis Hamilton says he is devastated after running over a groundhog during Sunday's Canadian Grand Prix. The Ferrari driver hit the rodent during the 13th lap of the race in Montreal, leaving a hole in the floor of his SF-25 car.