Toto Wolff takes blame for George Russell’s US GP struggles

Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff took full responsibility for George Russell's difficult race and severe lack of pace at the United States Grand Prix. While teammate Andrea Kimi Antonelli secured a dominant victory, Russell struggled throughout the race after receiving a five-second first-lap penalty and experiencing severe grip issues.

Wolff defended Russell during a post-race discussion with David Coulthard, stating that the engineering team has failed to provide a car that Russell can click with. Trackside engineering director Andrew Shovlin confirmed that recent aerodynamic upgrades narrowed the car's setup window, leaving Wolff determined to address the setup challenges at the factory.