What has impressed me as much as the driving, if not more, is the way he has matured off track. Before the year began, I had some niggling doubts about his dedication to Formula One, to fulfilling the potential we all have seen in abundance over the years. A small part of me thought the celebrity lifestyle and all the trappings that came with it were a distraction. But after just four or five races it was obvious he had upped his game. He cut out anything which would interfere with what he does best.