Chaos reigns at Hockenheim

German Grand Prix

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The race begins in spectacular fashion as Luciano Burti careers into Michael Schumacher's Ferrari

Burti's car takes off as Schumacher's car slowed in the opening straight

Burti was lucky to avoid injury as his car turned in the air

The makeup of Burti's car is tested to its limit as his car hurtles out of control

Burti's car breaks up in mid-air as a result of the impact

The Brazilian emerged unscathed after landing close to Bernoldi's Arrows vehicle

Schumacher climbs out of the cockpit after the traction control on his Ferrari failed

Schumacher runs back to the pits as the drama comes to a safe conclusion