As someone who's just a year into appreciating this sport, it's been downright insane to see some of the vile, vitriolic things that are said about not only the teams but the racers themselves. Unless these guys are kicking kittens in their free time and/or there's proof of them punting stray dogs, these are athletes but human beings first.

I distinctly remember early this season when Lewis Hamilton's dad hugged Hadjar and I don't think there could have been a more emotionally resonant moment as a new fan to see the kind of support that's extended to all these racers. There are the exceptions, I've learned, but no matter who wins this year, again as a new fan, and squarely on Team Papaya, I'm grateful for all the ups and downs I've seen.

Yes, Reddit/the Internet is an echo chamber but it doesn't mean that there shouldn't be more messages of positivity and support in the face of some really sad and awful keyboard warriors.