The balance of importance between driver and constructor is quite unique in sport. A sufficiently good car can make an average driver competitive (e.g. Bottas), but also a sufficiently good driver can make an average car competitive (e.g. Schumacher).
Plus everyone involved is such a drama merchant (or crook!) that the season often plays out like a soap opera.
Plus everyone involved is such a drama merchant (or crook!) that the season often plays out like a soap opera.