Starting grid
18th pole position for Nico ROSBERG
49th pole position for Mercedes as constructor
132th pole position for Mercedes as engine builder
Average : 216.787 km/h
Initially unqualified, C. Sainz was permitted to start.
| Driver | Penalty | Reason |
| Fernando ALONSO (16th) | Demoted by 35 places | Exceeding quota of powertrain elements |
| Roberto MERHI (19th) | Demoted by 20 places | Exceeding quota of powertrain elements |
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