Kimi says he needs miracle to retain title

MILAN: Formula One world champion Kimi Raikkonen said on Wednesday he needed a miracle to retain his title following a disappointing Italian Grand Prix.

With four races left, the Ferrari driver is fourth and 21 points behind McLaren's championship leader Lewis Hamilton after trailing in ninth at a rainswept Monza on Sunday.

The Finn, who won the title last year after making up a 17 point deficit in the final two races, still refused to give up his championship hopes despite three grands prix in a row without a point.