Daniel Ricciardo (L) and Jacques Villeneuve (R) (Images via Getty)
Former F1 champion turned presenter, Jacques Villeneuve, recently talked about his criticism towards Daniel Ricciardo and his departure from the sport. The Aussie was removed from the RB team mid-season after the Singapore GP.
At the 2024 F1 Canadian GP, Villeneuve heavily criticized Daniel Ricciardo's performance during the season and directly questioned why the Aussie was in F1 if he was no longer performing at a high level. He stated that he should leave and make room for other aspiring drivers coming from the feeder series.
“Why is he still in F1? We have been hearing the same thing now for the last four or five years- ‘we have to make the car better for him’. Its been five years now. Maybe you make that effort for Lewis Hamilton who has won multiple championships, you don’t make that effort for a driver that can't cut it. If you can't cut it, go home, there’s someone else to take your place," Villeneuve said.
