Formulino cat was a grey tabby cat who became a regular celebrity among Formula 1 fans after he was spotted wandering around the Imola racetrack in 2020. The cat was rumored to pose the power of making or breaking a driver’s race at Imola track. In this turn of facts, allegedly, he was the reason for Vettel’s poor weekend in 2020 as he refused to stroke it during an interview even after being warned.
Unfortunately, Formulino sadly passed away in 2023. He was a beloved member of the Formula 1 community, and his death was mourned by fans around the world.
Formulino: the Italian Icon of F1 world
Formulino cat, also known as Arturo, was an Italian cat who became a social media sensation after he was spotted wandering around the Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari racetrack in Imola, Italy in 2020. The cat was often seen rubbing against the cars of the Formula 1 drivers and even sitting on the pit wall. Some drivers, such as Lewis Hamilton, believed that Formulino brought good luck, while others, such as Sebastian Vettel, refused to stroke him, believing that he was cursed.
Formulino used to live at Imola circuit, and was believed to be a symbol of good luck by many people. He was a reminder that even in a sport as serious as Formula 1, there is still room for fun and laughter. He will be remembered as a beloved member of the Formula 1 community and an Italian icon.
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F1 fans pay respect to the fallen feline
Formulino had become a regular at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix in recent years. But this year Formula 1 and all its spectators couldn’t see the good luck beaking cat as the Emilia Romagna GP was cancelled this year due to extreme weather and flooding, which Furmulion survived. Fans were saddened by this news, as they, along with many insiders, had fallen in love with the fur ball.
Fans have expressed remorse on social media and showered out condolences for Formulion. One fan commented, “It’s a pity that Formulino couldn’t see the last race of his life this year at Imola, he survived the floods but never got to meet the drivers again.”
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The cat had an instagram account too where the admin had posted a picture while expressing his saddnes and greif and said “It’s hard to find the right words in times like these. After more than sixteen years the day we hoped would never come is here, and our beloved Arturo has left us. It’s like a part of us has been taken away with him. He was a member of the Formula Imola family, the first to arrive when the offices opened and the last to leave at sunset after punching his time-card.
Our mascot, therapist and snack buddy filled our working days with joy. There is no Motorsport lover who will not remember him, ready to welcome anyone arriving at the racetrack direction building.”
We will miss you more than we can express. You will always be our Formulino.
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