Mercedes pokes fun at Antonelli's podium champagne struggles with rose water at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia.

Mercedes posted a lighthearted video on social media showing championship leader Kimi Antonelli struggling to spray rose water during the podium celebration at the Bahrain Grand Prix in Malaysia. The Italian driver shook the bottle repeatedly in an attempt to create pressure, drawing amused reactions from fans who noted his confused expression.

The podium used alcohol-free rose water instead of traditional champagne in keeping with Bahrain Grand Prix customs, creating an unfamiliar experience for Antonelli despite his multiple podium finishes this season. Fans commented that the team should have warned him about the different liquid and its spraying characteristics compared to regular champagne.

Antonelli's second-place finish extended his championship lead to 84 points over teammate George Russell, who retired late in the race with power unit failure. The result marked another strong performance for the 20-year-old in his debut Formula 1 season, though Mercedes struggled with their major upgrade package throughout the weekend.