DANIEL RICCIARDO has given an X-rated response to heavy criticism from Jacques Villeneuve.

The RB driver was blasted by Villeneuve this week after a turbulent start to the Formula One season.

Daniel Ricciardo has given a cheeky response to Jacques Villeneuve's criticism of his career
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Daniel Ricciardo has given a cheeky response to Jacques Villeneuve’s criticism of his careerCredit: Sky Sports

Villeneuve slammed Ricciardo and claimed he 'can't cut it' in F1 anymore
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Villeneuve slammed Ricciardo and claimed he ‘can’t cut it’ in F1 anymoreCredit: Getty
Ricciardo has failed to outperform team-mate Yuki Tsunoda in all but one of the eight races this year, prompting former world champion Villeneuve to slam his career as a whole.

The 1997 champ, 53, questioned why Ricciardo was even racing in F1 anymore, claiming that the Aussie “can’t cut it” anymore.

He also suggested that the 34-year-old is “finding excuses” while slamming his career as a whole by adding: “I think his image has kept him in F1 more than his results.”

But Ricciardo has hit back at the scathing review of this racing career after finishing fifth in qualifying ahead of this afternoon’s Canadian Grand Prix.