F1 star Alonso almost became Pope’s chauffeur!

Fernando Alonso. Pic/Alonso’s Instagram; (right) Pope Benedict XVI. Pic/AFP

Two-time F1 world champion Fernando Alonso nearly became a chauffeur for Pope Benedict XVI, revealed Yago de la Cierva, a coordinator for Pope Leo.
According to British tabloid The Sun, De la Cierva said: "In papal trips there are surprises.

In 2011, for example, we had a meeting with 200 authorities in the field of security [because] we wanted the Popemobile to be driven by Alonso." However, that idea was junked by the authorities. "[They replied] ‘no, it has to be [driven by] a policeman'," said De la Cierva, before adding: "I defended that idea and said ‘I think he knows how to drive, I mean, I think the Pope is not in danger'."