Starting grid
63th pole position for Lewis HAMILTON
75th pole position for Mercedes as constructor
158th pole position for Mercedes as engine builder
Average : 214.049 km/h
J. Palmer starts from the pit lane.
| Driver | Penalty | Reason |
| Antonio GIOVINAZZI (15th) | Demoted by 5 places | Change of gearbox |
| Romain GROSJEAN (17th) | Demoted by 5 places | Failing to respect double yellow flags |
| Jolyon PALMER (18th) | Demoted by 5 places | Failing to respect double yellow flags |
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