Antonio Pizzonia: Former F1 star, 45, arrested in Texas on assault charge after watching his son race at 2026 Superkarts! USA Winter Series
13th Jan 2026, 7:13am
Former Formula One star Antonio Pizzonia has been arrested for assault, according to reports.
Brazilian racer Pizzonia raced in F1 for Jaguar and then Williams between 2003 and 2005. According to TMZ, the 45-year-old was locked up on charges of assault.
The outlet reports he was booked in at a Texas jail at around 6pm on Saturday. His mugshot was also released by Montgomery County Police.
What exactly led to Pizzonia’s arrest remains unclear. It is believed he was in town to watch his son, Antonio Pizzonia Neto, race in the 2026 Superkarts! USA Winter Series.
Antonio raced to ninth in the X30 Junior Race. The formula F1 star enjoyed success in motorsport after leaving F1, including the 2015 Auto GP World Series and Open Class of the Boss GP in 2023 and 2024.