Most racing formulas have 'pay drivers' in some shape or form. I have no issue with drivers being sponsored on the basis of genuine talent, (such as Lewis' early career) but it takes the mickey that Maldonado has been able to stick around so long at the expense of others.
Sad to say as a Brit but for me, Will (rich daddy) Stevens doesn't deserve to stay either. He comes across as a particularly arrogant character, criticising other drivers with a sense of entitlement way above his station.
Let's hope it's the beginning of the end for drivers whose wallets are bigger than their talent.