Starting grid
5th pole position for Valtteri BOTTAS
92th pole position for Mercedes as constructor
175th pole position for Mercedes as engine builder
Average : 246.235 km/h
| Driver | Penalty | Reason |
| Sebastian VETTEL (3rd) | Demoted by 3 places | Impeding Carlos SAINZ in Q2 |
| Charles LECLERC (13th) | Demoted by 5 places | Change of gearbox |
| Fernando ALONSO (14th) | Start from pit lane | Modifying car under Parc Fermé conditions |
| Brendon HARTLEY (19th) | Demoted to the back of the grid | Exceeding quota of powertrain elements |
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