Starting grid
23th pole position for Lewis HAMILTON
152th pole position for McLaren as constructor
88th pole position for Mercedes as engine builder
Average : 248.242 km/h
Initially unqualified, N. Hülkenberg was permitted to start.
| Driver | Penalty | Reason |
| Lewis HAMILTON (1st) | Demoted by 5 places | Causing a collision with Timo GLOCK at previous GP |
| Pastor MALDONADO (12th) | Demoted by 5 places | Jump start at previous GP |
| Pedro de la ROSA (23th) | Demoted by 5 places | Change of gearbox |
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