Starting grid
76th pole position for Lewis HAMILTON
93th pole position for Mercedes as constructor
176th pole position for Mercedes as engine builder
Average : 246.910 km/h
Initially unqualified, B. Hartley and L. Stroll were permitted to start.
| Driver | Penalty | Reason |
| Sergey SIROTKIN (18th) | Start from pit lane | Modifying car under Parc Fermé conditions |
| Lance STROLL (19th) | Start from pit lane | Modifying car under Parc Fermé conditions |
| Brendon HARTLEY (20th) | Start from pit lane | Exceeding quota of powertrain elements |
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