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Different dramas for Mercedes’ driving duo

Mercedes' race drivers were dealing with very different dramas in the quick-fire hop between China and Bahrain. For championship leader Lewis Hamilton, it was the manner of his celebrations on the Shanghai podium that drew negative attention. Anti-sexism campaigners objected to photos depicting the reigning world champion spraying champagne into the face of an uncomfortable-looking podium hostess. But F1 legend Niki Lauda, who is Mercedes' team chairman, told Bild newspaper on Wednesday: 'A completely senseless criticism! 'Whoever is on the podium gets sprayed — drivers, engineers and grid girls.' Nico Rosberg was fighting on a very different front, having furiously accused teammate...
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