Raikkonen not ready for support role

(GMM) Kimi Raikkonen does not seem keen to slot into a supporting role for Ferrari's title charger Felipe Massa.

For some, the reigning world champion's Spa-Francorchamps retirement finally sounded the death knell of his 2008 hopes.

According to paddock speculation, the Finn is closing on a new two-year deal to keep racing with the Italian marque also in 2010 and 2011, but he seems to rule out playing 'number 2' for the final five races of this season.

"It is not up to me whether Felipe does it or not," Raikkonen, 28, referring to his teammate, is quoted as saying by the German news agency SID.

"I will give my best and see how the situation develops. I will try to win the races," he insisted.