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Lewis Hamilton’s Canadian Grand Prix Derailed After Ferrari Star Crashes Out

Seven-time Formula 1 world champion Lewis Hamilton endured a frustrating setback at the Canadian Grand Prix after a high-speed crash involving Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc disrupted the flow of the race and compromised Hamilton’s race strategy.

The incident unfolded midway through the race at the iconic Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, where unpredictable weather had already thrown several teams off balance. Leclerc, pushing hard through the damp conditions, lost control of his Ferrari at Turn 5 and slammed into the barriers, bringing out the safety car.

Although Leclerc was unharmed and walked away from the wreck, his crash triggered a significant shakeup in race tactics — particularly for Hamilton, who had been on an alternate pit stop strategy. The Briton had pitted earlier than most of his competitors in an attempt to undercut them and make up positions, and was gaining ground when the safety car came out. Unfortunately, the neutralization allowed several of his rivals to pit under caution, effectively handing them a time advantage and pushing Hamilton down the order.

“Timing couldn’t have been worse,” Hamilton lamented over team radio. “We had the pace, we were making progress, and then that happened.”

The incident marks yet another case of misfortune for Hamilton in a season that has seen moments of promise undermined by unlucky timing and race interruptions. Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff acknowledged the setback, stating, “It’s disappointing because Lewis was executing a strong strategy, but the safety car changed everything. That’s racing.”

Meanwhile, Ferrari confirmed that Leclerc’s car had suffered substantial damage and would not be rejoining the race. The crash adds to a growing list of issues for the Scuderia this season, as both reliability and driver errors continue to hinder their championship campaign.

The Canadian Grand Prix, known for its unpredictability, once again delivered drama with rapidly changing conditions, multiple incidents, and a shuffled finishing order. While the final results are still being dissected, one thing is clear: Hamilton’s podium hopes were dashed not by lack of performance, but by circumstances beyond his control.

As the championship fight tightens, Hamilton and Mercedes will look to regroup and refocus ahead of the next round, hoping for cleaner conditions and a bit more luck on their side.