MHO, he was just a young man that was very proud of his car, trying show us what he had. Some of us misinterpreted his pride for arrogance, when he was pushed into a corner he fought back the best he could. I know most of us here would feel about the same as I do if our son or grandson was treated the same.
It's kinda like the bumper sticker says, "Be kind, it's so easy."
Personally, I'm sad that he left, as our numbers dwindle, who will represent our sport if we don't pass our educations on. Without the young people helping to carry the torch, we may well see our whole industry disappear.
Driverless cars people, wake up....