Starting grid
27th pole position for Sebastian VETTEL
35th pole position for Red Bull as constructor
190th pole position for Renault as engine builder
Average : 231.084 km/h
K. Kobayashi, M. Schumacher, B. Senna and V. Petrov were classified in accordance with article 36.2b of the regulations.
Initially unqualified, N. Rosberg and V. Liuzzi were allowed to start.