Finnish media reports that Kimi Raikkonen is to miss the two remaining races of 2013 in order to have surgery on his back in preparation for 2014 when he (re)joins Ferrari.'The experts were recommending the surgery, and it will be done next Thursday in Salzburg,' Raikkonen's manager Steve Robertson told Finland's ever reliable Turun Sanomat.'Obviously, it is a disappointing way to end the relationship with Lotus after two successful seasons on Kimi's return to F1,' Robertson continued.' However, Kimi cannot afford to delay anymore. It is crucial to correct the problem now to start 2014 fit and healthy.'For many, the key word in Robertson's statement is sure to be the word 'afford', for it...
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