I'm really quite disappointed because it's so much hard work goes into all of these weekends for it to go away so quick Mercedes and their disastrous weekend at the Italian GP what should have been an opportunity for the German team turned into a nightmare that may have sealed their fate in the constructor's championship while Ferrari celebrated a historic home Victory Mercedes found themselves battling in the Midfield with frustrated drivers and a team searching for answers how did the once dominant team reach this point what went wrong in Monza Lewis Hamilton visibly shaken after the race admitted today for some reason we simply didn't have the pace a surprising statement from a seven-time world champion but what's behind this lack of performance let's unravel the problems that Afflicted the team analyze the emotional reactions of Hamilton and Russell and explore how this setback could redefine the championship Dynamics does Mercedes still have a chance to catch Ferrari in the Constructor Championship don't forget to subscribe to the channel and let's get to the heart of the matter Mercedes weekend in Monza began to crumble even before the Lights Went Out on Sunday Saturday's qualifying was the first sign that something was a Miss Lewis Hamilton normally a master of the fast lap found himself stuck in a frustrating sixth place on the grid his post-qualifying reaction was visceral he said I'm absolutely Furious I could have gotten pole I think I could have been at least on the front row but I just didn't do the job well at the end Hamilton's frustration was palpable and his words revealed more than just disappointment with the result there was an unusual tone of self-criticism I lost a tenth and a half in turns one and two and then I lost another tenth in the last corner so no one is to blame but myself it was absolutely ridiculous on my part completely unacceptable said the s time Champion meanwhile George Russell managed to qualify third offering a glimmer of hope for the team but that hope would be quickly crushed on Sunday qualifying not only set the starting positions but also established the tone for what would be a Gloomy Sunday for Mercedes doubts about the car's performance and the driver's confidence were already starting to set in the lights go out and the Roar of engines Echoes through the legendary Monza circuit for Mercedes the next 53 laps would be a painful lesson on how things can go wrong in Formula 1 George Russell starting from a promising third position sees his hopes vanish right at the first turn forced to go into the Escape area to avoid a collision Russell damages his front Wing this incident not only causes him to drop positions but also compromises his car's performance for the rest of the race Hamilton on the other hand struggles to gain positions from sixth place but it soon becomes clear that the w 15 simply doesn't have the pace to compete with the Ferraris and McLarens ahead as the race progresses the frustration of the Mercedes drivers becomes evident Hamilton said in the post-race interview today for some reason we simply didn't have the pace Russell recovering from his initial incident did his best to salvage points for the team but his fight is against the car itself as much as against his opponents on the track in the end Hamilton crosses the Finish Line in fifth with Russell in seventh for a team accustomed to fighting for wins and podiums this result is nothing short of a bitter disappointment as the dust settles in Monza the implications of mercedes's performance at the Italian GP begin to become clear and they are worrying for the Brackley team in the constructor's championship Mercedes now finds itself in an uncomfortable fourth position Ferrari boosted by its home Victory solidifies its third place opening up a gap that may prove insurmountable for Mercedes Lewis Hamilton reflecting on the race doesn't hide his disappointment I was hoping to have more Pace to be able to progress I think I was fast for a while against Carlos but I had more wear than him maybe from being right behind I don't know Hamilton's frustration is not just with the race result but with the implications for the championship maybe we could have finished third or fourth today in the end we didn't have the necessary pace for George Russell the disappointment is equally deep his post-race statement summarizes the team's feeling it's very disappointing to work so hard to come and see everything go down the drain so quickly team principle Toto wolf now faces tough questions how does Mercedes a team that once dominated find itself fighting in the Midfield what has changed so drastically since the start of the season the answers to these questions are are not simple but one thing is clear Mercedes is at a Crossroads the upcoming races will be crucial not only for this season but possibly for the team's future in Formula 1 but what exactly went wrong with Mercedes and Monza to understand this we need to look beyond the results and dive into the technical aspects the w15 mercedes's car for this season has been an inconsistent machine on some tracks like Silverstone it's shown on others like monz it left much to be desired this inconsistency suggests that the team has not yet found the ideal balance for the car one of the main problems seems to be tire wear Hamilton repeatedly mentioned during the weekend that the car was graining a term that refers to the formation of small bubbles on the tire surface which significantly reduces grip additionally Mercedes seems to be struggling with the car's aerodynamic concept at Monza a high-speed track the w15 simply couldn't generate enough downforce without compromising straight line speed Toto wolf team principal admitted after the race we suffered from graining on the front left tire it started at various times with George the graining started a bit earlier in the first stint these technical problems are not only frustrating for the drivers and the team but also represent a significant challenge for Mercedes Engineers with the championship slipping through their fingers the pressure to find Solutions has never never been greater looking ahead Mercedes situation raises fascinating questions about the rest of the season and Beyond first there's the question of car development with the constructor's championship looking increasingly distant Mercedes may choose to focus its resources on next year's car but doing so would essentially mean giving up on this season something that goes against the team's competitive Spirit then there's the Hamilton Factor the seven time world champion is clearly frustrated with the car's current per performance his words after the race in Monza were revealing I could have gotten pole until the last corner but even so we didn't have the race Pace today even if I had managed it this frustration from Hamilton raises questions like will this be Hamilton's last year with the team without a competitive car for George Russell the challenge is different as a younger driver he needs to prove his worth in a car that is clearly not at its best his ability to extract the maximum from the W5 even on difficult days will be crucial for his development and future in the team Mercedes also faces the pressure of maintaining its position as one of the top teams in Formula 1 with McLaren's rise and Ferrari's Resurgence the grid is more competitive than ever the German team can't afford to fall behind Toto wolf and his team of Engineers have a Herculean task ahead they need to not only understand the current problems of the w15 but also ensure that next year's car is a significant leap in terms of performance subscribe to the channel turn on notifications and join us as we continue to unravel the secrets strategies and dramas of this incredible Formula 1 season until the next race