Depending upon whom you talk to, this year's WTCC title was decided in very different ways.
Some in the paddock - invariably those whose interest lies on the petrol-powered side of the divide - will argue that they were beaten by a concept; the inference being that there was no way to compete with SEAT's diesel-powered Leons over the course of a season, and therefore the entire year was an exercise in damage limitation.
On the other hand, if the person you're chatting to has a yellow shirt and a strong Spanish accent, they'll tell you that the championship was won through disciplined and committed team work, earned by convincing five competitive drivers to fight for the badge first and personal gain second.