Antonio Pizzonia, the former Formula One driver from Brazil, found himself in trouble with the law after being arrested on assault charges on Saturday night.
According to reports, the 45-year-old was taken into custody around 6 p.m. in Texas and booked into a local jail.
Arrest and Mugshot Details
Pizzonia, who competed in F1 between 2003 and 2005, was reportedly wearing a striped jail jumpsuit when his mugshot was taken.
At this time, the exact circumstances of the assault remain unclear, with authorities offering little detail about what led to the arrest.
TMZ first broke the news, but there have been no further updates on the nature of the incident.
Attending His Son’s Race at Speedsportz Racing Park
The former racing star was reportedly in Montgomery County, Texas, over the weekend to watch his son, Antonio Pizzonia Neto, compete in the 2026 Superkarts! USA Winter Series.
His son finished ninth in a junior race at Speedsportz Racing Park, an event that saw the elder Pizzonia in attendance as a spectator.
It’s unclear whether the arrest took place at the racing venue, but reports suggest Pizzonia had been at the track earlier in the day.
This incident adds an unexpected turn to what seemed like a peaceful weekend of family and motorsport.
Pizzonia’s F1 Career and Racing Legacy
Antonio Pizzonia’s stint in Formula One is remembered as brief but eventful.
His debut with Jaguar in 2003 was short-lived, as he was dropped mid-season after failing to score any points.
His time with Williams between 2004 and 2005 wasn’t much more successful, with Pizzonia managing just eight points in two years, ultimately bringing his F1 career to a premature end.
Though his time in the pinnacle of motorsport was limited, Pizzonia found success in other racing series after leaving F1.
Notably, he secured victories in the 2015 Auto GP World Series and made waves in the BOSS GP’s Open Class, winning in both 2023 and 2024.
His post-F1 career has proven to be more fruitful, showing that his racing talents are still very much alive.
What’s Next for Antonio Pizzonia?
With his arrest now making headlines, the future of Antonio Pizzonia’s off-track endeavors remains uncertain.
Whether or not this incident will affect his career in motorsport is still unclear.
For now, all eyes are on the investigation, and racing fans around the world are left wondering what will unfold next for the former Formula One driver.
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