Lewis Hamilton has been left emotional after sharing the “horrible” news that his car ran over an animal at the Canadian Grand Prix.

The impact not only killed the groundhog but caused visible damage to the floor of Hamilton's car, hampering his performance and contributing to a frustrating afternoon in Montreal.

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.