With four races left, Raikkonen lies fourth in the standings, 21 points behind Championship leader Hamilton, who, in turn, currently holds a one-point advantage over the Finn’s team-mate, Felipe Massa.
“You don’t have to be Einstein to understand that this is not the right way to fight for the title,” Raikkonen said.
“It’s not over yet, but now it will take a miracle, like one that makes lightning strike twice.”
“Things are definitely not going my way,” he said. “Sometimes it happens, but that won’t lower my spirit or my determination.
“I want to try and win again this season. You never know what will happen in a race and you can’t make any programs.
“Obviously the team has two goals to reach (the constructors’ and drivers’ championships) and they will give their best.
Raikkonen has not won a race since the Spanish Grand Prix in April and the last time he scored any championship points was at Germany in July, when he finished sixth.
But the Finn said he was happy after signing a new contract with Ferrari, and insisted he will not give up the title easily.
“I will give my best, as usual. I was very happy that I could renew my contract with Ferrari: it’s the best team in Formula One.
“I will never forget what happened last year and I want to repeat it again.”
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