- The Spaniard of the Renault Sport Formula One Team claimed the ninth spot on the grid, despite not being able to exploit his full potential in Q3.
- A red flag caused by an accident involving Valtteri Bottas compromised his first flying lap.
- His fastest lap was his Q2 time, which would have given him the sixth place in Q3
- Carlos has been in Q3 four times in his four appearences at the Australian GP
