Starting grid
26th pole position for Sebastian VETTEL
34th pole position for Red Bull as constructor
189th pole position for Renault as engine builder
Average : 174.963 km/h
| Driver | Penalty | Reason |
| Vitantonio LIUZZI (24th) | Demoted by 5 places | Causing a collision with Vitaly PETROV at previous GP |
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