Starting grid
81th pole position for Lewis HAMILTON
99th pole position for Mercedes as constructor
182th pole position for Mercedes as engine builder
Average : 215.172 km/h
| Driver | Penalty | Reason |
| Sebastian VETTEL (2nd) | Demoted by 3 places | Speeding under red flags |
| Pierre GASLY (13th) | Demoted to the back of the grid | Exceeding quota of powertrain elements |
| Brendon HARTLEY (14th) | Demoted to the back of the grid | Exceeding quota of powertrain elements |
| Brendon HARTLEY (14th) | Demoted by 5 places | Change of gearbox |
| Max VERSTAPPEN (15th) | Demoted by 5 places | Change of gearbox |
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