It's on♐e of the more bizarre deals announce♉d in F1, but Fernando Alonso has had his thumbs insured by personal sponsor Santander - at a value of 10 million Euros.

The deal was announced during a press conference at the Santander headquarters near Madrid, with the sponsorship deal with Santander's insurance branch including t꧃he provision to specifically cover the Spaniard's thumbs.

"Alonso's thumbs are a big symbol as, apart from being essential when driving a Formula 1 car, they represent a sign of victory and that everything is under control and well protected," the banking group s𒈔aid.

Alonso himself said t🐽he somewhat unusual deal had come about due to the risks involved in his profession.

"Being close to risk in my profession made me understand that protection is a fundamental aspect," he said. "I knew that Santander is the best bank in the world, but now I discovered that they are also leaders in ꧒insurances. So I could only choose one of the best possiღble partners in this field."

S🅰antandꦅer is also a sponsor of Alonso's Ferrari team.