The top three drivers in next weekend's Bahrain Grand Prix have been told not to spray one another with champagne. Islamic sensibilities mean alcohol and scantily clad "pit girls" are banned at the event this weekend. Adel al-Moawada, deputy speaker of parliament, described the unacceptable behaviour. "Shaking the champagne and spreading it on the people, this is something that I don't think the people here will accept," he said. "The organisers know how to run this event without contradicting the culture of the place they are in." Formula One organisers are preparing non-alcoholic drinks for drivers to spray, says the Daily Telegraph. King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa has gone to huge lengths to host the grand prix. Bahrain built a world-class racing circuit in 483 days and the king even offered to accommodate Schumacher in a royal palace.
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