Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff has stressed the importance of persevering after a difficult weekend where new upgrades didn't perform. George Russell finished in sixth after starting from the pits due to a qualifying crash, and Lewis Hamilton spun out of the race early on after starting from 19th place. The pair struggled with the balance of their W15 all weekend, and despite winning three races this season, the team left Austin deflated. Wolff reflected on their weekend after the dust settled in the paddock.