Lewis HAMILTON
44th pole position for Lewis HAMILTON
42th pole position for Mercedes as constructor
125th pole position for Mercedes as engine builder

Average : 211.036 km/h
Initially unqualified, J. Button was permitted to start.
 
Driver Penalty Reason
Max VERSTAPPEN (12th)Demoted by 5 placesCausing a collision with Romain GROSJEAN at previous GP
Max VERSTAPPEN (12th)Demoted by 10 placesExceeding quota of powertrain elements
Sebastian VETTEL (16th)Demoted by 5 placesFailing to follow the red flag procedure