David Croft responds to fan over missing Hamilton car damage call at Canadian GP

This report covers the aftermath of Lewis Hamilton's groundhog collision at the Canadian Grand Prix, focusing on the overlooked commentary by Sky Sports F1's David Croft. It reveals how the incident affected Hamilton's race performance and sparked debate among fans and commentators about race coverage fairness.

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BBCIndia TV NewsSkysports+4
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Sources: BBCIndia TV NewsSkysports+4
During the Canadian Grand Prix, Lewis Hamilton suffered unexpected car damage after hitting a groundhog on the 13th lap, which left a hole in the floor of his Ferrari SF-25. The incident significantly impacted his race performance, costing him approximately half a second per lap, according to his team.

Hamilton, a known animal lover and vegan, expressed his devastation over the "horrible" death of the groundhog, stating, "I love animals so I'm so sad about it." Despite the setback, he managed to finish sixth, though he acknowledged the damage and a brake issue hampered his race.

Ferrari team principal humorously referred to the incident as a "small kiss with the marmot" while explaining the loss of downforce, which was estimated at 20 points, equating to the time loss behind teammate Charles Leclerc.

In the aftermath, David Croft, a prominent Sky Sports F1 commentator, addressed criticism from a fan accusing him of failing to mention the damage during his race commentary. Croft responded directly on social media, defending his coverage of the event.

Hamilton remains hopeful for improvements, noting the need for upgrades to compete at the front, with Ferrari planning to bring enhancements at the next race in Austria.

Key quotes:
"I'm grateful that I finished, particularly with the brake issue I had."
"We are really in need of an upgrade, but there are a lot of things that need to change in order for us to compete at the front."

The incident highlights the unpredictable challenges drivers face and the emotional toll such events can have on competitors known for their compassion toward animals.
Sources: SportskeedaBBC
David Croft responded to a fan's criticism over his commentary omission regarding Lewis Hamilton's car damage caused by hitting a groundhog during the Canadian GP. Hamilton, devastated by the incident, finished sixth, with Ferrari estimating the damage cost him half a second per lap.
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Key Facts
  • Lewis Hamilton hit a groundhog on the 13th lap of the Canadian Grand Prix, causing a hole in the floor of his SF-25 car.BBCSkysportsSports
  • The collision reduced Hamilton's car downforce by 20 points, which cost him about half a second per lap for the remainder of the race.BBCSkysports
  • Despite the damage and a brake issue, Hamilton finished sixth, seven seconds behind teammate Charles Leclerc.BBCSportskeedaIndia TV News
  • Hamilton expressed devastation over the groundhog's death and frustration with Ferrari's need for upgrades.BBCSportsSkysports
  • Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur and Charles Leclerc commented on the incident and race strategy, with Vasseur making light of the collision calling it a 'small kiss with the marmot.'MotorsportSkysports
  • Sky Sports F1 commentator David Croft addressed fan criticism about not mentioning Hamilton's car damage during the race by responding to an allegation on social media.Sportskeeda
The 40-year-old ended up finishing sixth, with his team estimating that the damage cost Hamilton about half-a-second per lap for the remainder of the race at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.
BBC
BBC
But the floor, the right side, there's a hole in it and all the vanes are all gone.
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The Ferrari driver lost 20 points of downforce which equates to around half a second per lap and explained why he was 22 seconds behind team-mate Charles Leclerc before the late Safety Car for Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri's collision.
Skysports
Skysports
Ferrari team principal following media speculation in Italy that his position is under threat. But he still found time to make light of Hamilton’s incident: “First, it's true that we had a small kiss with the marmot.”
Motorsport
Motorsport
David Croft took to his social media account to call out a Lewis Hamilton fan. Croft, who is a renowned Sky Sports F1 commentator, responded to an allegation made against him involving Hamilton during the Canadian GP.
Sportskeeda
Sportskeeda
Speaking after it, he said he felt grateful that he crossed the finishing line. 'I'm grateful that I finished, particularly with the brake issue I had.'
India TV News
India TV News
Lewis Hamilton said he felt devastated after learning that he had hit and killed a groundhog, damaging his Ferrari car, on his way to finishing sixth in the Canadian Grand Prix.
Sports
Sports
Key Stats at a Glance
Lap number of groundhog collision
13th lap
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Downforce loss
20 points
Skysports
Time gap behind teammate Charles Leclerc
22 seconds
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