F1 world champion Jacques Villeneuve continues relentless tirade against Daniel Ricciardo, but claims the Aussie is the one being childish

Jacques Villeneuve has launched a fresh tirade against Daniel Ricciardo after his criticism of the Australian ignited a war of words between the two more than a week ago.

Former F1 champion Villeneuve last weekend questioned if Ricciardo deserved a spot on the grid, stating that his image has ultimately saved his career in a savage live television rant ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix.

After his best qualifying performance of the F1 season and nabbing fifth place on the grid, Ricciardo fired back at Villeneuve.

‘I heard he’s been talking s**t. But he always does,’ Ricciardo told media.

‘I think he’s hit his head a few too many times. So I don’t know if he plays ice hockey or something.’

Villeneuve said that Daniel Ricciardo has not lived up to expectations – and that the truth hurts

Villeneuve later fired back at the Honey Badger, saying his remarks were too personal and that he should be more responsible.

The Canadian has yet again spoken out about the Aussie, insisting that ‘the truth hurts’.

‘Ultimately, the results have not been there. He was really good at Red Bull and since he left them, it’s been very difficult and his return hasn’t been flamboyant,’ Villeneuve told CryptoSportsBetting.

‘Obviously I got under his skin because it made him go faster and even Christian Horner thought that it gave him a bit of a boost and maybe he needed that. At least he got a lot of media mileage out of this.

‘It’s completely unprofessional and has nothing to do with the business and it can be personally insulting which is amazing.

‘I can’t imagine Daniel saying that to other media so that’s weird. If he says that someone hit his head playing ice hockey, how constructive and how professional is that?

‘It’s very childish and people like Daniel are role models and they think that’s the right way to act.

‘You have to be careful with that. I found that really strange when someone says I don’t care what people say.

‘You need to have tough skin, in F1 you will be criticised and you have to take it. Don’t say something childish and insulting.

Villeneuve says F1 drivers need to have a tough skin and be able to deal with criticism

‘I have no idea why Daniel Ricciardo is so protected but he has a huge aura around him. Good for him but imagine if he could back that up with results?

‘He’s not lived up to expectations and he’s not consistent so he knows he’s not up to speed and he hasn’t had results that have been good enough. It’s that simple.

‘There’s nothing wrong with saying that. Saying it might hurt but you’re in F1, just take it and move on. The truth hurts.’