For now, there is the distinct possibility that for the first time in their history, Ferrari will emerge from the first four races of the season without a point to their name.

It is all a far cry to just 19 months ago when Raikkonen was crowned world champion - a case of how far the mighty have fallen.

"Things change quickly in Formula One, we know that. There are new rules," assessed the Finn on where it has all gone wrong.

"It hasn't been the start to the season we were looking for as a team. It's not what we wanted, nor what I wanted either.

"Unfortunately, we just don't have the speed in the car right now, so we just need to make the best of what we have here and hopefully we can get back to where we should be in the next race.

"We know we can do it, but it takes a while. That's unfortunately the situation we are in."

Because everyone within the team appreciates the circumstances, Raikkonen maintains he is off the hook as far as delivering is concerned.

"For sure, I want to score points, but I don't feel any pressure," added Raikkonen.

"We are all one team, and we all don't feel so good when we have bad races, but that's how it is right now.

"We will do the best we can here and hopefully we get some points, but this race is probably going to be difficult again.

"Although I still think we have a better chance here than at the previous races."

Raikkonen is naturally hoping Ferrari can find a cure for their woes in Barcelona, otherwise the season will more than likely be lost.

"Hopefully we can turn it around pretty quickly, I expect at the next race," confirmed Raikkonen.

"Of course, we would rather be up there, but right now we are not in a position to fight for those positions."

If one is on the cards, it may realistically have to wait until Barcelona as the team are set to unveil a major upgrade on their woefully-performing car for the Spanish Grand Prix on May 10.

For now, there is the distinct possibility that for the first time in their history, Ferrari will emerge from the first four races of the season without a point to their name.

It is all a far cry to just 19 months ago when Raikkonen was crowned world champion - a case of how far the mighty have fallen.

"Things change quickly in Formula One, we know that. There are new rules," assessed the Finn on where it has all gone wrong.

"It hasn't been the start to the season we were looking for as a team. It's not what we wanted, nor what I wanted either.

"Unfortunately, we just don't have the speed in the car right now, so we just need to make the best of what we have here and hopefully we can get back to where we should be in the next race.

"We know we can do it, but it takes a while. That's unfortunately the situation we are in."

Because everyone within the team appreciates the circumstances, Raikkonen maintains he is off the hook as far as delivering is concerned.

"For sure, I want to score points, but I don't feel any pressure," added Raikkonen.

"We are all one team, and we all don't feel so good when we have bad races, but that's how it is right now.

"We will do the best we can here and hopefully we get some points, but this race is probably going to be difficult again.

"Although I still think we have a better chance here than at the previous races."

Raikkonen is naturally hoping Ferrari can find a cure for their woes in Barcelona, otherwise the season will more than likely be lost.

"Hopefully we can turn it around pretty quickly, I expect at the next race," confirmed Raikkonen.

"Of course, we would rather be up there, but right now we are not in a position to fight for those positions."