Kimi Raikkonen has successful back operation and is poised to start recovery

Finn had surgery on long-running back problem on Thursday

By William Esler

Monday 18 November 2013 16:40, UK

Kimi Raikkonen has had a successful operation on his back in France, Lotus have confirmed.

Everyone at the track and at Enstone wishes him a quick recovery.

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Kimi Raikkonen has successful back operation and is poised to start recovery

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