Motorsport: Hamilton charged over burnout

British Formula One star Lewis Hamilton has been charged over a street "burnout" performed outside the Australian Grand Prix in March.

Hamilton was charged with intentionally losing control of a vehicle in a summons served on his Australian solicitor last week.

A Victoria state police spokeswoman confirmed yesterday that a summons was served on a 25-year-old Swiss resident.

The matter will be heard in Melbourne Magistrates Court on August 24, although it is not known if Hamilton will have to appear.