Nico ROSBERG
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 placesExceeding quota of powertrain elements
Roberto MERHI (19th)Demoted by 20 placesExceeding quota of powertrain elements