8th pole position for Kimi RAIKKONEN
120th pole position for McLaren as constructor
49th pole position for Mercedes as engine builder

Average : 221.482 km/h
Kimi RAIKKONEN
T. Sato starts from the pit lane.
 
Driver Penalty Reason
Narain KARTHIKEYAN (19th)Demoted by 10 placesChange of engine
Michael SCHUMACHER (20th)Demoted by 10 placesChange of engine