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.
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."
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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.
Speaking to Sky Sports F1, he said: "I've just been told [about the criticism] I don't listen or read [it].
"But there's definitely some people out there who, yeah whatever, I won't give him the time of day.
"Top five, I've been quick all weekend.
"Less than two tenths from pole so... eat s***!"
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Ricciardo gave a cheeky smile as he signed off from the interview with the X-rated ending and walked away from the microphone.
The reporter was left speechless at the unbelievable moment.
Ricciardo will feature in his 250th Grand Prix when the lights go out in Montreal this weekend.
His career has seen him rack up eight wins and 32 podium finishes across more than five teams spanning over 12 years.
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