Singapore GP: Kimi Raikkonen determined to race despite back pain

Singapore GP: Kimi Raikkonen determined to race despite back pain

By Jonathan Noble and Matt Beer

Kimi Raikkonen is determined to race in the Singapore Grand Prix despite the back pain that left him only 13th on the grid. 

An issue related to a trapped nerve left the Lotus driver in severe discomfort on Saturday. 

The team got reserve driver Davide Valsecchi prepared to stand in before Raikkonen was cleared to drive in qualifying. 

"This morning was very bad," Raikkonen admitted. 

"It was good that we drove in qualifying in the end but not the most nice." 

Raikkonen felt the pain in practice had cost him crucial qualifying set-up time. 

"This morning I couldn't really try, so we probably didn't get done what we wanted with the car," he said, "but at least we got the car on the grid and we'll see what we can do tomorrow." 

Asked if he felt he would be fit for the race, Raikkonen replied: "We will race and see what happens."

Fonte: Autosport.com

Ontem eu já tinha decidido que não acordaria para ver o treino de hoje e ainda bem que fiquei dormindo, já que Kimi teve problemas nas costas e não passou para o O3.

Bom, pelo que li a dor dele começou ontem depois dos treinos e já era forte, foi inclusive examinado pelos médicos e quase não participou das atividades de hoje.

13ª posição em um circuito como Cingapura e Kimi com dor nas costas? Vai ser uma ótima corrida!!!! #sqn

Veremos o que rola amanhã.

Beijinhos, Ludy