Former Formula One driver Antonio Pizzonia has been taken into custody in the United States on an assault charge, according to reports emerging on Saturday night.
Arrest Details and Mugshot
The Brazilian racing driver, who is 45 years old, was reportedly booked into a jail in Texas at approximately 6pm local time. A mugshot obtained by media outlets shows Pizzonia wearing a standard-issue striped jumpsuit. Specific circumstances leading to the alleged assault remain unclear as authorities continue their investigation.
Connection to Karting Event
It is understood that Pizzonia was present at the Speedsportz Racing Park in Montgomery County prior to his arrest. He was there to support his son, Antonio Pizzonia Neto, who was competing in a junior karting championship. Pizzonia Neto finished ninth in the 2026 Superkarts! USA Winter Series event earlier that day.
Pizzonia's Racing Career
Antonio Pizzonia competed at the pinnacle of motorsport between 2003 and 2005, driving for the Jaguar and Williams teams in Formula One. Since leaving F1, he has remained active in various racing series and is a well-known figure in the motorsport community. His arrest has sent shockwaves through the racing world, with many awaiting further official information on the incident.
This story is developing, and more details are expected to be released by law enforcement in the coming hours.
