Mercedes Unveils GPS Data Insight into Hamilton’s Qualifying Woes at Monza

Mercedes acknowledges the source of Lewis Hamilton's qualifying woes, indicated by GPS data

Mercedes admits knowing why Lewis Hamilton is upset over not securing the pole position at Monza.

Mercedes has recognized the fundamental reasons behind Lewis Hamilton's qualifying challenges at the F1 Italian Grand Prix after examining their GPS data.

Following leading the pack in two out of three practice rounds at Monza, Hamilton found himself in the sixth position during the qualifying round. This performance followed a disappointing showing at the Dutch Grand Prix the previous week, where he was eliminated in the second qualifying session, securing only the 12th spot.

The seven-time world champion expressed intense frustration with his own performance, noting that Mercedes "deserved better" and lamented that he had squandered an opportunity for pole position.

Andrew Shovlin, who oversees Mercedes' trackside engineering, disclosed that the team's analysis showed Lewis Hamilton was on the verge of competing for the pole position.

"Shovlin expressed confidence that there was room for improvement, stating, 'Certainly, there was potential for us to perform slightly better.' He pointed out the clear source of Lewis' annoyance becomes apparent upon examining the GPS data, which revealed that just before the final turn, they were trailing Lando's pole-winning lap by a mere fraction of a second. Unfortunately, Lewis didn't navigate the final corner as successfully as hoped."

"He fell slightly behind schedule at that point, and without that setback, he might have secured a front-row position or even contended for the pole position."

George Russell overtook his Mercedes colleague Hamilton for the twelfth occasion this season, securing the third position on the starting grid, just after the McLarens driven by Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.

"Shovlin also shared a similar narrative regarding George, noting that he was in tight contention up until the last corner. Fortunately for him, things turned out slightly better, securing him the third-place spot," Shovlin further mentioned.

"In recent competitions, the battle for top positions has surprisingly stretched down to seventh and eighth places. An incredibly close margin—merely two tenths of a second—can encompass numerous vehicles. This tight gap emphasizes the importance of drivers executing their laps flawlessly."

"Lewis experienced considerable frustration because although he displayed impressive speed during the second qualifying session, he couldn't replicate that performance in the final round of Q3, resulting in a fall to the sixth position. This just underscores the current competitive intensity."

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