Starting grid
55th pole position for Lewis HAMILTON
62th pole position for Mercedes as constructor
145th pole position for Mercedes as engine builder
Average : 237.522 km/h
Initially unqualified, M. Ericsson was permitted to start.
| Driver | Penalty | Reason |
| Sebastian VETTEL (6th) | Demoted by 5 places | Change of gearbox |
| Marcus ERICSSON (22th) | Start from pit lane | Change of Survival Cell |
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