Dennis says McLaren were cruising

Alonso finished over a minute ahead of Ferrari's Felipe Massa, third today. The Brazilian was the only driver who finished on the same lap as Alonso and Hamilton.

But despite their dominance, Dennis said his team could have been a lot faster.

"We were cruising from lap ten, really; it was an effortless race, and tremendous discipline from both drivers," Dennis told ITV after the race. "A couple of small problems, but nothing serious, and either of the drivers could have won.

"I won't tell you what the true pace was, but it was a lot quicker than we went," he added with a smile.

Dennis said both drivers could have gone quicker if necessary, but admitted they were asked to slow down in order to minimise the risks.

"Really from the first round of stops it was very apparent that either driver could push harder," he added.

"It's frustrating for the driver, but we have to function as a team, and slowing them down was difficult, because you have to maintain concentration, but that's my job."

After the Monaco race, the fifth round of the championship, McLaren lead Ferrari by 20 points.