Lewis Hamilton expressed disappointment over Ferrari's performance during the Italian Grand Prix qualifying, labeling their execution as "pretty bad." Ferrari, anticipated to challenge for pole at their home race in Monza, fell short, with Hamilton and Charles Leclerc starting in third and fourth places, respectively, due to a three-place grid penalty for Oscar Piastri.

Ferrari's struggles were evident as they finished ninth and tenth in Q2, with Hamilton narrowly avoiding elimination by just 0.001s. Reflecting on his qualifying session, Hamilton stated it was "very, very tough" and noted that despite feeling good in practice, the team lacked pace in Q2. He criticized their Q3 execution, which left him out of sync and unable to maximize his performance.

Leclerc echoed similar sentiments, acknowledging a "big struggle" and hinting at underlying issues within the team. He praised Pierre Gasly and Alpine for their impressive performance, stating, "Pierre and Alpine did everything perfect."

Despite the disappointing qualifying, both drivers remain optimistic about their race prospects, with Hamilton asserting that they have a competitive car. He acknowledged the straight-line speed advantage of Mercedes, while Leclerc emphasized the potential for strategic opportunities in the race.

As the race day approaches, Ferrari looks to recover from their qualifying setbacks, with hopes of leveraging their strengths in corners while navigating the challenges posed by Mercedes' speed on the straights.