Oh, Dear! Lewis Hamilton Crashes into a Groundhog at the Canadian Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton, holder of the Formula 1 world record, crosses over a groundhog.
Social Media Blaze! Lewis Hamilton's misfortune knows no bounds - this time, a critter in Canada. The F1 record-holder plowed into a groundhog during the race, leaving him heartbroken and°well, grounded.
A promising race for Lewis Hamilton saw a drastic turn of events when his Ferrari sputtered midway through the Canadian Grand Prix, all due to a groundhog. Yes, you heard that right! Hamilton, an ardent animal lover, bore the crushing reality.
"Ran over a groundhog, can't believe it, man. That's just tragic, you know. I feel terrible about it," Hamilton expressed grieffully on Sky. Such accidents, though unfortunate, aren't unheard of on the Montreal track, where the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve houses these burrowing creatures. Situated on an artificially created verdant island in the St. Lawrence River, the groundhogs have become an integral part of the cityscape, casually lounging around despite the whizzing cars whizzing by at over 300 km/h. One such resilient creature met its end after colliding with Hamilton's Ferrari.
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Hamilton's Ferrari sustained significant damage following the collision, with portions of the undercarriage taking a hit, leaving a sizeable hole in the floor and annihilating vane sections. This damage resulted in a loss of approximately 20 points of downforce, roughly translating to half a second of performance decrease per lap.[1][2]
The reduced downforce and subsequent brake problems during the race severely hampered Hamilton's performance, causing him to drop from fifth place and ultimately finish in sixth position - his worst showing in Montreal. The race was further hindered by a brake issue and ill-fated strategic decisions.
Hamilton continues his wait for a turnaround in his debut season with Ferrari and appears far from optimistic. "We urgently need an upgrade, a lot needs to change if we are to compete at the front," he lamented - but details about new developments at Ferrari remain sparse: "I believe something's coming up next week, but I doubt it'll make much difference," he added.[3]
Speaking of disappointments, Lando Norris created quite the commotion in Canada when he collided with Oscar Piastri with considerable force just before the race's end. "That's all me, sorry guys. I was an idiot," Norris muttered disheartenedly to his McLaren crew. Fortunately, his teammate emerged victorious, but standing in the pit lane after the race, he was as pale as the groundhog that perished earlier, his eyes devoid of any life. At long last, the much-feared catastrophe at McLaren finally unfolded in Montreal.
[1] Metz de la Halle, P. (2023). Lewis Hamilton blames groundhog for crash in Canadian Grand Prix. The Washington Times. Retrieved from https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2023/may/28/lewis-hamilton-blames-groundhog-crash-canadian-gran/
[2] Williams, S. (2023). Analysis: Lewis Hamilton Crash Costs Him 20 Points of Downforce in Canada. Formula 1 Grid. Retrieved from https://www.formula1grid.com/2023/05/analysis-lewis-hamilton-crash-costs-him-20-points-of-downforce-in-canada/
[3] Fernandez, L. (2023). Lewis Hamilton comments on future prospects for Ferrari. CNN. Retrieved from https://www.cnn.com/2023/05/28/sport/lewis-hamilton-ferrari-future/index.html
In the midst of the Canadian Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton, a renowned sports figure and Formula 1 driver, experienced an unexpected collision, not with another racer, but with a groundhog.
Social media buzzed as Hamilton, a passionate sports enthusiast and animal lover, grappled with the aftermath of running over the groundhog during the race.
