Formula One: Hamilton wins, Raikkonen steals second from Rosberg

Mercedes AMG Petronas British driver Lewis Hamilton (R) celebrates on the podium after winning the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix, as second place winner Scuderia Ferrari Finnish driver Kimi Raikkonen claps, at the Sakhir circuit in the desert south of the Bahraini capital, Manama, on April 19, 2015. AFP PHOTO

Defending world champion Lewis Hamilton made light of brake problems and a seamless switch from champagne to rose water on Sunday after winning the Bahrain Grand Prix to extend his lead in this year's title race.

The 30-year-old Briton, who was embroiled in controversy after squirting champagne on the victors' podium in China a week earlier, this time celebrated in a more muted style, but still soaked himself and the shirts of a few near bystanders.