Starting grid
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 places | Causing a collision with Romain GROSJEAN at previous GP |
Max VERSTAPPEN (12th) | Demoted by 10 places | Exceeding quota of powertrain elements |
Sebastian VETTEL (16th) | Demoted by 5 places | Failing to follow the red flag procedure |
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