Why Montreal’s resident rodents are a notorious pest at F1 Canadian Grand Prix

Groundhogs, also known as marmots, are widely found across Canada and have ended up disrupting F1 events ever since the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve played host to its first grand prix back in 1978. Montreal’s resident rodents have a tendency to make the venue their home, meaning the drivers have to be extra alert when driving around the street circuit to avoid them. Unfortunately, the small furry animals have often met their end following contact with F1 cars, something the drivers are sometimes helpless to avoid. Romain Grosjean damaged the nose of his Haas car when he hit a groundhog during free practice at…

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