[2] As a consequence of the race, Rosberg's lead in the Drivers' Championship was reduced to four points, with Alonso a further thirty-four behind.

In the World Constructors Championship, Red Bull Racing passed Force India for second position, ninety-six points behind Mercedes.

As a result, Hamilton became the British driver with the highest number of pole positions, surpassing Jim Clark's record of 33.

Massa, Bottas, Hulkenberg, Jean-Éric Vergne and Romain Grosjean rounded out the top ten.

Räikkönen only managed 11th — missing out on the top ten for the second time in 2014 having struggled with the balance and handling of his car during the session.

Lotus driver Pastor Maldonado did not take part in the qualifying sessions,[11] but was allowed to start the race.

According to Article 43.2 of the FIA Sporting Regulations this meant that the race officially finished at the end of lap 54.