Antonelli made his F1 debut this year and immediately joined a top team with Mercedes, partnering with George Russell and succeeding none other than Lewis Hamilton. The expectations were sky-high, particularly since he was described by some as ‘the new Verstappen.’

“By far what has impressed me the most about Antonelli is how he has handled the pressure that has come with his new position in the sport,” writes Hinchcliffe on F1.com. "Stepping into a championship-calibre team, with a team mate operating in peak form – and into the seat of one of the greatest to ever do it – comes with an unimaginable amount of pressure.”

Hinchcliffe describes his own move from Indy Lights to IndyCar: “As a driver, you become acutely aware that now, unlike before, every lap of every session is under global scrutiny.You’re trying to learn and better yourself as a driver, but any misstep is now on display to the world."

According to the F1 commentator, the contrast with his own debut year is stark.

What Hinchcliffe especially appreciates is that Antonelli doesn't get carried away with emotion. “But Antonelli has taken it all in stride, not letting either the good days or bad affect him and his approach in a meaningful way, while maintaining his youthful exuberance and eagerness to improve."