Hamilton to get a small fine

Lewis Hamilton

Lewis Hamilton is unlikely to travel to Australia to attend a court hearing over a driving offence.

The McLaren driver has been charged with "intentional loss of control of a motor vehicle" after he performed stunts in his loaned Mercedes on the eve of the Australian GP earlier this year.

His court date, which has been set for 24 August at the Melbourne Magistrate's Court, is just a few days before the Belgium Grand Prix.

However, according to Telegraph Sport Hamilton is unlikely to attend the hearing and 'his punishment will amount to a small fine which can be paid by a local lawyer on his behalf'.