Daniel Ricciardo has insisted he will not give his critics the “time of day” after addressing Sky Sports activities F1 pundit Jacques Villeneuve’s feedback on the Canadian Grand Prix.
Villeneuve, the 1997 F1 world champion, stated on Friday that Ricciardo’s “picture”, not his outcomes, had extended the RB driver’s profession within the sport.
Ricciardo, an eight-time race winner, has been and not using a drive in 2023 after being let go by McLaren, however returned halfway by final season to interchange Nico de Vries at Pink Bull’s junior group.
The Australian responded together with his greatest qualifying results of the season on Saturday, ending fifth on the Gilles Villeneuve circuit.
Ricardo advised Sky Sports activities F1: “I used to be simply advised. I do not pay attention or learn, however yeah, there are undoubtedly some individuals on the market who…yeah, no matter, I am not going to provide them time.’
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Canadian Grand Prix Qualifying Highlights.
The 34-year-old then celebrated his sturdy efficiency over the weekend and jokingly made a impolite comment earlier than pretending to complete his interview with Sky Sports activities F1’s Rachel Brooks.
“High 5, I have been quick all weekend. We’re lower than two-tenths off pole, so *** ****”
Ricciardo has been chosen by team-mate Yuki Tsunoda on all however one event this season since Saturday’s session, whereas the Japanese driver additionally holds a 6-1 benefit in race outcomes.
Tsunoda’s one-year contract extension was introduced on Saturday forward of qualifying in Canada, with Ricciardo’s future nonetheless up within the air.
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Jacques Villeneuve wonders why Daniel Ricciardo remains to be in Method 1 given his lack of latest success.
“I believe this yr wasn’t all the time about whether or not I had the pace to do it, it was simply in regards to the consistency that I could not present week in and week out,” Ricciardo stated.
“It was undoubtedly as a lot of a battle, or extra, than I assumed it might be. However I do know the pace is there and it simply touches her. And I take a look at myself first.
“You are all the time attempting to tune the automobile, however I really feel prefer it’s extra about attending to that candy spot.
“Possibly 10 years in the past it was simpler. Possibly while you had been a child you simply tossed and drove, and the older you get, the extra issues encompass your life and pull you in and perhaps get in the way in which.
“I am simply attempting to acknowledge that and ensure I come into the weekend with a transparent head and able to go.”
Villeneuve: Ricciardo wanted a push
Reacting to qualifying in Montreal, Villeneuve insisted Ricciardo should keep Saturday’s stage of performances to show he deserves to remain in F1.
“Like Christian (Horner) stated, he wanted the push and the stress and it labored. It paid off,” Villeneuve stated.
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Each RB drivers Daniel Ricciardo and Yuki Tsunoda say they continue to be optimistic about their futures at Pink Bull, regardless of information that Sergio Perez will stick with the group for an additional two years.
“He is working effectively. The automobile fits him this weekend and when you’ve a automobile that fits you, you drive in addition to you possibly can.
“It was one good qualification. If he can proceed this weekend and have 4, 5, six extra races like this, then he’ll be fantastic. However, as he stated, he lacks stability this yr.
“He is been given possibilities. Even all through this season, it has been a troublesome season and he retains getting the possibility. So he is obtained to indicate it on the street. As we speak was a superb qualifier. He is obtained to maintain going.”
Sky Sports activities F1 – Canadian Grand Prix reside schedule
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A glance again at a number of the Canadian Grand Prix’s most dramatic moments.
Sunday, June 9
5:30 p.m.: Grand Prix Sunday – Canadian Grand Prix build-up
19:00: CANADIAN GRAND PRIX
21:00: Checkered flag – Canadian GP response
10:00 p.m.: Ted’s pocket book
Method 1 is in Montreal as a part of the Canadian Grand Prix and you’ll watch each session on the Gilles Villeneuve circuit this weekend reside on Sky Sports activities F1, with Sunday’s race at 7pm. Stream each F1 race and extra with NOW Sports activities Month membership – no contract, cancel anytime
