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Former F1 Driver Tarso Marques Arrested in São Paulo Traffic Stop

Police say a plate-less Lamborghini he was driving carried 1.3 million reals in debt.

Overview

  • São Paulo police detained the 49-year-old after stopping a Lamborghini Gallardo in the early hours of Sunday.
  • Officers reported the car had no license plates and was tied to an accumulated debt of 1.3 million Brazilian reals.
  • Authorities said he was arrested on suspicion of illegal possession of the vehicle as the investigation continues.
  • A lawyer for Marques has not responded publicly to requests for comment.
  • Marques started 24 Formula 1 races for Minardi, later competed in Brazil's stock-car series, and more recently worked as a television host.