The charms of the show aren't really about the results or the racing—despite the fantastic points of view one gets from cameras pointed at the driver, at the track and sometimes planted in the racing surface itself, capturing roaring machines as they pass overhead. The point is the people in the cars, running the cars and running the show.

There’s an increasing self-awareness to the series that's a little indulgent at times. Season 6 is, however, still a very effective reminder that there are plenty of fascinating stories playing out underneath the surface of F1 – and that feels like a very important point to make after the most one-sided season in the entire history of the sport.