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London market insured McLaren F1 prize

The surprise success of Formula 1 (F1) racing driver rookie Lewis Hamilton has had London's contingency market buzzing after it emerged his McLaren F1 team's lead sponsor has covered win bonuses through an insurance policy.

Tyser Special Risks is understood to have brokered the policy for McLaren's sponsor Vodafone, which could pay out an eight figure sum in the event of success by Mr Hamilton, his team mate Fernando

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