F1 News: Daniel Ricciardo Scolded By Former Champion - 'Image Has Kept Him In F1 More Than Results'

Former F1 champion Jacques Villeneuve questions why Daniel Ricciardo is still in the sport.

Jacques Villeneuve, former Formula 1 World Champion, has delivered a fierce critique of Daniel Ricciardo's continuing presence in the sport's elite ranks. During his time reporting with Sky Sports, Villeneuve argued that the Australian driver's personal appeal, rather than his race performances, has contributed significantly to his prolonged career in Formula 1.

There's no reason to keep going and to keep finding excuses. His image has kept him in F1 more than his actual result.'That's how it's always been in racing. This is the pinnacle of the sport, there's no reason to keep going and to keep finding excuses.'Reflecting on Ricciardo's early years in F1, Villeneuve pointed to a promising start where the Australian outpaced seasoned champions and showed immense potential.

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