It didn't take long, did it? Even before the flag had fallen in Sochi, F1's critics were at it, polishing the 'snooze-fest' clichés and letting rip. And not just on social media.
The Independent stuck the boot in by comparing F1 to MotoGP, Touring Cars and just about any form of motor sport that has one competitor passing another as readily as Eddie Jordan ties himself in verbal knots. The fact that the populist piece had been written by the deputy sports editor merely added to the regret that this national daily had not taken the opportunity to give a more balanced and considered view.