Starting grid
4th pole position for Kimi RAIKKONEN
116th pole position for McLaren as constructor
45th pole position for Mercedes as engine builder
Average : 218.060 km/h
| Driver | Penalty | Reason |
| Felipe MASSA (8th) | Demoted by 10 places | Change of engine |
| Patrick FRIESACHER (19th) | Demoted by 10 places | Change of engine |
| Christijan ALBERS (20th) | Demoted by 10 places | Change of engine |
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