Starting grid
28th pole position for Nico ROSBERG
65th pole position for Mercedes as constructor
148th pole position for Mercedes as engine builder
Average : 236.214 km/h
Initially unqualified, F. Alonso was permitted to start.
M. Ericsson takes the start from the pits.
| Driver | Penalty | Reason |
| Esteban GUTIERREZ (13th) | Demoted by 5 places | Causing a collision with Pascal WEHRLEIN during free practice |
| Marcus ERICSSON (20th) | Demoted by 10 places | Exceeding quota of powertrain elements |
| Lewis HAMILTON (21th) | Demoted by 55 places | Exceeding quota of powertrain elements |
| Lewis HAMILTON (21th) | Demoted by 5 places | Change of gearbox |
| Fernando ALONSO (22th) | Demoted by 60 places | Exceeding quota of powertrain elements |
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