[PapaofGags]

 But then I'm not particularly patriotic, so perhaps thats the reason.

Hiya D, its not the law you have to like him, I think/know even some of his fans go Doh! every now & again, I am *fiercely* patriotic but not at the expense  of obvious talent, I'm a fan of a certain Aussie its just that I will always favour the Brits (even over my favourites) when Lewis go's I will be gutted because he's so successful, though my allegiance will move to Lando & George whilst still cheering on the other talented guys,  I get that fans don't like serial winners, there have been times when I have been on the wrong end of someone winning I didn't like (that much) but like you I appreciated they had talent, who knows Daniel to Mercedes or Renault nailing it in  2021?   

Watched BTCC at Brands, did you have a day out?