Kimi will miss COTA and Interlagos

3798j · 11-10-2013, 08:44 AM

He's going under the knife for back surgery.
www.autosport.com/news/report.php/id/111218

David70 · 11-10-2013, 10:33 AM

As he did, I also would have pushed hard to get paid before I split. After being caught up on payment not sure there was a good reason to stay, back surgery or not. Guessing it's not that much fun for him to be there at this point.

M3_WC · 11-10-2013, 12:16 PM

Well that sucks.

solstice · 11-10-2013, 12:37 PM

It does suck but I rather see a 100% Kimi in the first two races next season than the remaining two in this one.

mikey0120 · 11-10-2013, 08:06 PM

boo! Would have loved to see Kimi try and win one more with Lotus. However, as stated previously, I'd rather have him 100% healthy for next year.

Nang Vann · 11-10-2013, 11:47 PM

Will be good to see him at 100% starting the new season

SenorFunkyPants · 11-11-2013, 04:17 AM

I think its Kimi giving the 2 fingered salute to Lotus. I don't think its ever been about the money, its about respect...being forced to go to your employer two years in a row and having to fight to get your pay - thats just wrong.

MediaArtist · 11-11-2013, 08:13 AM

Yeah, when you have a shiester who manages a group who owns over 1/3 of the Lotus, and has screwed over numerous business entities over money, it doesn't give you a lot of motivation to perform on the track, or elsewhere for that matter.

ChrisAW · 11-11-2013, 12:59 PM

Bummer, I really wanted to see him race.

Coverrace · 11-13-2013, 09:24 AM

The news is a blow to the team who are in competition with Ferrari for third place in the constructors’ championship. They are yet to announce who will replace Raikkonen for the balance of the season.

Richard@M-World · 11-13-2013, 12:34 PM

I'd do the same if I were not getting paid.

954Stealth · 11-13-2013, 12:50 PM

Convenient timing. That's all I'll say!

carzaddict · 11-13-2013, 01:02 PM

politics, its all about the politics. i dont blame him

954Stealth · 11-14-2013, 09:44 AM

Kovalainen will sit in for him

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David70 Colonel 1754 Rep 2,835 Posts Drives: 20 AM Vantage -13 Cadillac ATS Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Cincinnati, OH iTrader: (1)	As he did, I also would have pushed hard to get paid before I split. After being caught up on payment not sure there was a good reason to stay, back surgery or not. Guessing it's not that much fun for him to be there at this point. __________________ 2006 Z4M Coupe - ZHP knob, stubby antenna, clutch delay delete
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M3_WC Brigadier General 1049 Rep 3,622 Posts Drives: M3 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	Well that sucks.
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solstice Major General 5524 Rep 7,083 Posts Drives: 2015 M3 6MT Join Date: May 2013 Location: Seattle iTrader: (0)	It does suck but I rather see a 100% Kimi in the first two races next season than the remaining two in this one.
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SenorFunkyPants Brigadier General 2521 Rep 4,381 Posts Drives: 2019 M5 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: UK iTrader: (0)	I think its Kimi giving the 2 fingered salute to Lotus. I don't think its ever been about the money, its about respect...being forced to go to your employer two years in a row and having to fight to get your pay - thats just wrong.
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MediaArtist There is No Substitute 77 Rep 1,186 Posts Drives: Audi A6, 997 GT3 RS, E90 335i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Laguna Beach, CA iTrader: (0)	Yeah, when you have a shiester who manages a group who owns over 1/3 of the Lotus, and has screwed over numerous business entities over money, it doesn't give you a lot of motivation to perform on the track, or elsewhere for that matter. __________________ '13 Audi A6 '07 Porsche GT3 RS '08 BMW E90 335i
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Coverrace Registered 0 Rep 2 Posts Drives: bmw Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: usa iTrader: (0)	The news is a blow to the team who are in competition with Ferrari for third place in the constructors’ championship. They are yet to announce who will replace Raikkonen for the balance of the season. __________________ half marathon running plans
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carzaddict Lieutenant Colonel 161 Rep 1,574 Posts Drives: 2015 Cadillac Escalade ESV Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	politics, its all about the politics. i dont blame him __________________ 2015i Cadillac Escalade ESV
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