Starting grid
10th pole position for Mark WEBBER
40th pole position for Red Bull as constructor
196th pole position for Renault as engine builder
Average : 161.654 km/h
Initially unqualified, S. Perez was permitted to start.
| Driver | Penalty | Reason |
| Michael SCHUMACHER (1st) | Demoted by 5 places | Causing a collision with Bruno SENNA at previous GP |
| Lewis HAMILTON (4th) | Demoted by 5 places | Change of gearbox |
| Pastor MALDONADO (9th) | Demoted by 10 places | Causing a collision with Sergio PEREZ during free practice |
| Sergio PEREZ (24th) | Demoted by 5 places | Change of gearbox |
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