Formula 1 legend Jacques Villeneuve has launched a scathing attack on Daniel Ricciardo, slamming the Australian’s ‘childish’ and ‘unprofessional’ reaction to criticism. The war of words between the two drivers began during the Canadian Grand Prix, with Villeneuve questioning Ricciardo’s performance. Ricciardo hit back with a strong qualifying result, but Villeneuve remains unimpressed, accusing the McLaren driver of being ‘extremely protected’ and failing to live up to expectations since leaving Red Bull.
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Former Formula 1 world champion Jacques Villeneuve’s scathing criticism of Daniel Ricciardo’s performance has put the Australian’s future in the sport under the microscope. With Ricciardo’s contract set to expire at the end of the season, time is running out for him to prove himself and secure a spot on the Formula 1 grid for 2025.
Daniel Ricciardo has responded to criticism from 1997 F1 world champion Jacques Villeneuve in the best possible way, qualifying fifth for the Canadian Grand Prix in Montreal. Ricciardo’s impressive qualifying performance has sent a clear message to his critics, including Villeneuve, who had suggested that the eight-time grand prix winner was not cut out for Formula 1.