Starting grid
16th pole position for Felipe MASSA
128th pole position for Williams as constructor
107th pole position for Mercedes as engine builder
Average : 226.495 km/h
| Driver | Penalty | Reason |
| Sergio PEREZ (11th) | Demoted by 3 places | Causing a collision with Felipe MASSA at previous GP |
| Romain GROSJEAN (16th) | Start from pit lane | Change of gearbox |
| Max CHILTON (21th) | Demoted by 3 places | Causing a collision with Jules BIANCHI at previous GP |
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