A cat that saluted a Formula 1 car in Istanbul has gone viral worldwide

Istanbul returns to the Formula 1 calendar with a 5-year agreement, and a surprising moment during the promotional shoot went viral worldwide. Footage of a street cat appearing on stage and greeting Red Bull driver Yuki Tsunoda's car during his Istanbul tour sparked comments describing it as an "Istanbul classic."

Intercity Istanbul Park, which has been absent from the Formula 1 calendar since 2021, will host races again between 2027 and 2032 with the new agreement. This development, which created great excitement in the world of motorsports, received widespread coverage in the international press.

TSUNODA TAKES A PROMOTIONAL TOUR OF ISTANBUL STREETS

Following the agreement, Oracle Red Bull Racing driver Yuki Tsunoda came to Istanbul for a special promotional shoot. Filming took place at iconic locations in the city such as Haydarpaşa Port, the Maiden's Tower, and the historical peninsula, blending Istanbul's cultural fabric with F1.

ISTANBUL CAT ALMOST SALUTES

During filming around Sultanahmet and Galata, the crew, waiting for the engine to start, encountered an interesting surprise. A street cat approached one of the world's fastest cars and began examining it. Standing in front of the car, the cat, seemingly "saluting," quickly became the focus of the filming.

WENT VIRAL WORLDWIDE: THE REAL OWNER OF THE CITY

After the moment was shared, the video reached millions of views worldwide. International sports accounts shared the footage with captions such as "A typical day in Istanbul" and "The cat that's getting ready for the new season fastest." Foreign users emphasized Istanbul's connection with its cats, commenting, "The real owner of the city gave his approval" and "An Istanbul classic."

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