| Lap data | |
| Lap length | 4.574km (2.842 miles) |
| Race laps | 67 |
| Race distance | 306.458km (190.424 miles) |
| Pole position | Left-hand side of the track |
| Lap record* | 1’13.780 (223.182 kph) by Kimi Raikkonen, 2004 |
| Fastest lap | 1’13.306 (224.626 kph) by Michael Schumacher, 2004 |
| DRS zone/s (race) | Straight leading to Spitzkehre hairpin |
| Car performance | |
| Full throttle | 71% |
| Downforce level | Medium |
| Gear changes per lap | 46 |
| Fuel use per lap | 2.3kg |
| Strategy | |
| Pit lane time loss | 17 seconds |
| 2012 prime tyre: | Medium |
| 2012 option tyre: | Soft |
*Fastest lap set during a Grand Prix
Data sources: FIA, Williams, Mercedes
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