“Incredible,” they both said. Coming from the two most successful champions on the current grid, the men who are first and third in the all-time list of F1 race-winners, it meant something.
That Antonelli shared the Mexico City Grand Prix podium with these two titans meant something, too.
To Antonelli, firstly, who said: “I will definitely frame the picture and put it in my house because it’s just an incredible moment.
“And as well to see so much respect from two incredible drivers who have done the history of the sport is truly special and a moment that will live and will always be remembered.”
So, too, though, for its symbolism. Antonelli seems destined to join them among the list of all-time greats of the sport, judging by the scale of his achievement this year.
“There are going to be others,” said 1996 world champion Damon Hill, commentating for BBC Radio 5 live.
“I don’t see anything else other than him getting better and better. He’s going to have to go through hard times as well, but no-one is going to doubt his incredible talent.”
No-one indeed. Not any more, anyway.
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