Max Verstappen laughs off this quirky lookalike poster on Team Redline livestream

On social media, it's common to see videos comparing Formula 1 drivers to their lookalikes from movies and TV shows. Max Verstappen is often humorously compared to Sid, the quirky ground sloth from the popular Ice Age film series.

The comparison to Sid has not gone unnoticed by Verstappen, as became clear last night during a livestream around the 24 Hours of Spa, in which the Dutchman made an appearance. And is he happy about it? He can certainly laugh about it.

Shortly after qualifying, Max Verstappen appeared on a Team Redline livestream, where someone brought up the comparison to Sid from Ice Age. "Yes, I saw that, there was a Sid poster in the stands," Verstappen laughed. "That's not nice! Not nice!"

The four-time world champion is always well supported at the Red Bull Ring and has a glittering record at Red Bull's home track, having won there five times in the past. A sixth may be very difficult on Sunday, however.

During qualifying, Verstappen could do no better than a disappointing seventh place, partly due to an untimely yellow flag. Just a few hours later, the Dutchman went live with Team Redline to focus on the virtual 24 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps. In the livestream, he also addressed being outqualified by former teammate Liam Lawson.