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F1 Champion Fernando Alono's Thumbs Insured for $14 million

The world has no shortage of celebrity performers insuring their limbs for all they're worth. Soccer star David Beckham reportedly has a $70 million policy out on his legs and feet. Michael "Lord of the Dance" Flatley's legs are insured for $39 million. And Heidi Klum's are insured for $2.2 million. Fernando Alonso, however, went a different route.

The latest reports indicate that the two-time Formula One world champion – who recently took possession of some serious wheels for on-road use – has taken out a $14 million policy... on his thumbs. The insurance is provided by Santander, the firm that sponsored him when he was at McLaren and has since followed him to Ferrari. According to the company, the importance of Alono's thumbs extend beyond his driving skills, and stand as a symbol of his dominance in the sport.

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Lucky Gets Luckier: Fernando Alonso's Ferrari 458 Italia

by Noah Joseph (RSS feed) —

Filed under: Luxury Cars & Autos, Celebrity Shopping

Just when you thought Fernando Alonso couldn't get any luckier. The guy's the only driver ever to really beat Michael Schumacher at his own game during his prime, and now he's got his job. He's a two-time world champion, probably makes more money than just about anyone else on the grid (or in any other sport, for that matter), and has already won his debut grand prix with Ferrari. To cap things off, the Spaniard just took possession of a brand new Maserati GranCabrio.

What, still not enough? How about throwing a new Ferrari 458 Italia into the mix? According to reports, Alonso's contract with the Scuderia stipulated his receiving a 458 in exactly these specifications: painted Bianco Fuji (otherwise known as pearl white) with his signature logo embroidered onto the seat backs. It was spotted recently at the company's headquarters in Maranello, and brought to us by the mavens over at FerrariChat by our star tipster Patrick.

Gallery: Fernando Alonso's Ferrari 458 Italia