Starting grid
20th pole position for Nico ROSBERG
51th pole position for Mercedes as constructor
134th pole position for Mercedes as engine builder
Average : 194.947 km/h
Initially unqualified, J. Button was permitted to start.
| Driver | Penalty | Reason |
| Kimi RAIKKONEN (15th) | Demoted by 30 places | Exceeding quota of powertrain elements |
| Kimi RAIKKONEN (15th) | Demoted by 5 places | Change of gearbox |
| Fernando ALONSO (16th) | Demoted by 15 places | Exceeding quota of powertrain elements |
| Jenson BUTTON (20th) | Demoted by 70 places | Exceeding quota of powertrain elements |
|
|
|