Michael Schumacher's Singapore Grand Prix came to a premature halt on Sunday when the seven-time Formula One champion crashed heavily on lap 30.
The German's Mercedes shunted the back of Sergio Perez's Sauber between turn seven and eight of the floodlit street circuit, and flipped up at the front before slamming into the barriers.
The safety car was deployed, with world champion Sebastian Vettel leading for Red Bull, as marshals cleared up debris on the track.
Mexican rookie Perez had been battling Schumacher's team mate Nico Rosberg for seventh place when the pair tangled on the first turn, allowing Schumacher to catch up.
Schumacher had been trying pass Perez on the outside of the fast straight when he hit the rear of the rookie's car.
The 42-year-old German swiftly leapt from his car and appeared uninjured as he walked back to the garages.
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