Not for the first time Lando Norris has spoken out against trolls on social media, saying while it does affect him in a “small way”, he tries to “laugh” it off.

Last year’s season finale in Abu Dhabi brought out the worst in some F1 fans, although one is loath to call them that.

Nicholas Latifi faced vile comments on social media and even received death threats after his late crash at the Yas Marina circuit led to a Safety Car period that ultimately cost Lewis Hamilton an eighth World title.

Latifi revealed that the threats were so “extreme”, he had to hire security during his winter holiday.