Nico Rosberg is the Formula One World Champion, after Lewis Hamilton won the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, with Rosberg’s second-place finish enough to seal the title for the German.

But it was the Briton whose behaviour seemed to set tongues wagging. The three-time world champion backed Rosberg up so Sebastian Vettel and Max Verstappen might have a chance to overtake his team mate, although most weren’t bothered.

Can't believe Lewis Hamilton (a racing driver) did everything he possibly could within reason to win the world championship. Crazy isn't it?

— Tom Bellingham (@TommyWTF1) November 27, 2016

Congrats to @nico_rosberg on winning the World Championship. Im fully ok with @LewisHamilton backing him up all race. Made it fun for us all

— Ian Poulter (@IanJamesPoulter) November 27, 2016

Ok, @LewisHamilton may not have been right to back pack up BUT if was t'other way round am sure @nico_rosberg would've done same #AbuDhabiGP

— Elaine Jewell-Moore (@EJM1978) November 27, 2016

And even L’Oreal seemed happy to back Hamilton. Because you’re worth it, Lewis.

Proud of you, @LewisHamilton. pic.twitter.com/hw6Ky34EZX

— L'Oréal Men Expert (@lorealmenexpert) November 27, 2016

But some weren’t all that pleased with the Briton’s apparent frostiness towards Rosberg after the race.

What lousy sportsmanship from @LewisHamilton not even congratulating his team mate. Well done @nico_rosberg, you rockstar!

— Debby (@debbydoes9) November 27, 2016

Come on @LewisHamilton don't be a sore loser #f1

— Byron Young (@byronf1) November 27, 2016

Eventually, we got the obligatory congratulations from Lewis, who finished just five points behind his rival and team mate. Boris Becker was pleased.

Finally !!! Hug/handshake from @LewisHamilton with @nico_rosberg !
2 great sportsman /ambassadors for so many kids around the world !

— Boris Becker (@TheBorisBecker) November 27, 2016

“Congratulations, Nico”.

"Enhorabuena, Nico". @LewisHamilton #AbuDhabiGP pic.twitter.com/kBfIlWzKZa

— Movistar F1 (@movistar_F1) November 27, 2016

But that wasn’t enough for some.

Lewis Hamilton offering perhaps the least sincere congratulations in sporting history.

— David Campbell (@Davie_Campbell) November 27, 2016

You can’t please everyone.