You Do The Math: Kimi Raikkonen Is Still In It

18 points behind the leader. Four races to go.

The points after Monza last year. Lewis Hamilton, leading his team mate Fernando Alonso by very few points.

A two horse race between the two drivers was what the people saw. The rookie versus the two-time Champ.

19 points behind the leader. Five races to go.

The points now, as of Spa-Francorchamps. Lewis Hamilton, leading Felipe Massa in the red by very few points.

A two horse race between the two drivers is again what the people are seeing.

But many people, during last year and now, dismissed, and are now dismissing Kimi Raikkonen as champion. I wonder why that is. Because he has an extra race to make up the point, and then some. We saw him do it last year, it can be done.

So why is it that so many people have already ruled out the Iceman? Perhaps it is because the leading Ferrari in this years challenge is not being driven by him.

That's wrong. Why? Because it should not matter which driver is currently in a better position, it is the maths that counts.

Felipe Massa was in the running as much as his counterpart last year, until Monza, when it was mathematically impossible for him to then win the championship. It was here that he pledged his full support behind his teammate.

So why is it that so many people have already deemed Raikkonen his rear gunner? It is not fair, nor is it right. He will not be lining up behind Massa until the math forces him to do so. Like Massa last year.

The Iceman proved last year, that he can defy everyone, and against the odds and take the title. It is what F1 is (or should be) all about.

Call me naïve, call me what you will, I don't mind, because I will be supporting him until the end.

Ferrari are still giving their full backing to both of their drivers. They have not given up hope in Raikkonen, and until the maths deems it impossible, nor will I.

Keep flying Finn!