Ferrari number two Rubens Barrichello has hit out at 1997 F1 world cham🎶pion, Jacques Villeneuve, saying it is his 'arrogance' that probably♐ cost him his drive at BAR-Honda.

Speaking to news agency Reuters, the Brazilian explained that JV's tactics last year, when he said, amongst other things, that he didn't respect team-mate, Jenson Button ꦇprobably didn't help his cause, especially as the Englishman often overshadowed him throughout the 2003 season.

"I think he's paying a little now for all he has said," commeꦓnted Barrichello, "People noted that at the start [of last season] he said that he didn't have respect for [Jenson] Button.

"Maybe he is paying a bit for the arrogance."

Rubens though was quick to avoid any potentiaℱl war of words with the outspoken Canadian, adding: "He is a good driver and hopefully he will find a place in a new car."

Takuma Sato has replaced Villeneuve at the Brackley based squad꧂ this ⛄year.

JV had been at the team since leaving Williams at the end ಞof 1998, when 'British American Racing' was originally formed around him by friend꧋ and mentor, Craig Pollock.