Formula 1's governing body, the FIA, is to inspect the Mercedes-Benz engine that powered Lewis Hamilton's McLaren to victory at last Sunday's German grand prix in Hockenheim

The inspection, although the first of its kind this season, is apparently both random and routine, in accordance with the current two-race per engine regulation, and the so-called 'freeze' on free engine development.

The inspection will take place during scrutineering prior to the Hungarian grand prix next week, the Spanish newspaper Diario AS revealed.

The FIA informed Hamilton's team, McLaren-Mercedes, of the pending inspection in the form of an official release on Tuesday, the newspaper added.