Starting grid
54th pole position for Lewis HAMILTON
61th pole position for Mercedes as constructor
144th pole position for Mercedes as engine builder
Average : 229.287 km/h
F. Massa started from the pits after changing his front wing.
| Driver | Penalty | Reason |
| Nico ROSBERG (2nd) | Demoted by 5 places | Change of gearbox |
| Sebastian VETTEL (4th) | Demoted by 5 places | Change of gearbox |
| Jolyon PALMER (18th) | Demoted by 3 places | Failing to respect yellow flags |
| Rio HARYANTO (19th) | Demoted by 3 places | Failing to respect yellow flags |
| Daniil KVYAT (20th) | Start from pit lane | Modifying car under Parc Fermé conditions |
| Felipe NASR (22th) | Demoted by 3 places | Failing to respect yellow flags |
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