Piastri drops three grid spots on Italian Grand Prix starting line

Oscar Piastri slipped from third to sixth place on the grid after a stewards' penalty for impeding Liam Lawson in qualifying.

Why it mattersThe grid penalty drops Piastri from a strong qualifying position as he sits seventh in the championship, trailing leader Kimi Antonelli by 59 points.

AustraliaPiastri's home seat in Australian Formula 1 just got harder to defend after losing three crucial grid positions at a track where qualifying often decides the race.

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Premier won't budge on Rockhampton Olympic rowing despite World Rowing doubts

Queensland's Premier says the Fitzroy River will host 2032 Olympic rowing despite doubts from World Rowing. Their approval has not yet come.

Why it mattersIf World Rowing or the IOC blocks the Rockhampton plan, Queensland would need a new venue. It must happen at the last minute. This would disrupt the 2032 Games schedule.