After missing out on a permanent drive in Formula 1, he went to Champ Cars, then returned to Europe and GP2. Dropped midway through the season, he raced in endurance events and touring cars in his homeland, as well as also appearing in the World Endurance Championship. More recently, he has been in GT racing and karts. Away from racing, Antonio also competes in triathlons. Pizzonia, who is quite unusual in motorsport terms hailing from the jungle regions of Brazil rather than the big cities, was the 2000 British Formula 3 champion.

Biography last updated 2 Aug 2022