Hamilton may have led the race when he pitted, but Mercedes chose the harder, more durable tyre compound. Verstappen had a softer, faster tyre, while Hamilton lacked the speed to compete for the win.
Hamilton has two more chances to avoid his first winless season.
Meanwhile, Pierre Gassly received two more penalty points for running Lance Stroll wide off-track, putting him one point away from a one-race suspension.
