Michelin teams have been summoned to a hearing of Formula One's ruling body in Paris to explain their part in the US Grand Prix tyre fiasco.

In a statement on Monday FIA said the hearing would take place on June 29.

Team chief Frank Williams told Reuters the teams had been accused of performing "acts prejudicial to the interest of the competition".

Tyre manufacturer Michelin was not summoned but could be invited to appear with the teams; championship leaders Renault, McLaren, Williams, Toyota, Sauber, Red Bull and BAR.

Honda-powered BAR already have a suspended sentence hanging over them after being banned for two races earlier in the season.

However a FIA spokesman said it would be inappropriate to speculate ahead of the meeting about the possible implications for BAR.

The seven pulled out before the start in Indianapolis on Sunday because of safety concerns about their tyres.

FIA rejected their request for a temporary chicane to be installed before the final banked turn to reduce speeds. The six cars that started the race were all on Bridgestone tyres.

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