Despite the star-studded group of attendees, the Monaco Grand Prix often is far from an exciting race. The nature of modern F1 cars means passing is nearly impossible in the tight, twisting corners with barriers just inches away from cars at almost every point of the Circuit de Monaco.

Hamilton blocked Verstappen in Massanet at the end of Q1 after an incorrect message from his race engineer, Riccardo Adami, led him to believe the Red Bull was not on a fast lap behind him.

Going slow was one way to secure points at the Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday as Formula 1's much-hyped attempt to shake up the prestigious race brought little drama.