dshepsman

What do you mean you don’t have access to the data directly on ps4? if you go Into the R&D screen, highlight an upgrade and press the triangle (I think). It tells you what the upgrade does. Eg spark plugs: gives a power increase. And yes, if you increase wing values to compensate for a lack of aero upgrades, you’ll be slower down the straights. if you don’t upgrade your engine efficiency, you’ll have to carry more fuel during and therefore heavier = slower.

FTFY

Do you mean the red line with white dots on it? If so, that’s the laps you just run. if you mean the dashed line, that’s the expected tyre wear/lap time for the program. If you failed to hit the time on one lap, you’d see your red line spike above the dashed line. And looking at your tyre wear, you’re slightly higher than expected, so it will effect you race strategy- on the softs at least

Right, where to start... first of all, read and comprehend what im saying... I dont like to have the best car and win outright. That gets boring very quickly. I like to start at the back, work my way to the front and beat the best cars. And in your scenario, you wont see Ricciardo, or whoever winning races because Lewis's stats are better (in theory) than everyone elses... so the same 4 or 5 drivers with the best stats will always win if they all have the same car (assuming no technical issues).... Thats the point im trying to make. F1 can be boring. I tired of watching merc/lewis run away with it. I want to see max fighting with the mercs. I want to see Williams and the Mclarens back at the front. But they arnt - because its F1, and not a spec formula. As I said, ive racing in spec formulas. The BEST drivers are always at the front. But i was racing for fun, the experience and the love of racing... but you could predict who would be on the podium. In some races, even predict the podium places. You have to take a look at yourself and wonder how the other drivers are so much quicker than yourself. Is it setup? have they squeezed and extra 2 bhp out of the engine? is it just the experience? Or is it the courage to brake that little bit later, get on the throttle that bit earlier/harder? The point is, theres a pecking order - esp in a game where its all about data, and stats. But anyway, its just my opinion. im clearly out of touch with the youth. and to be honest, i dont really care

I understood exactly what you said. I was being a bit sarcastic. Maybe that didn’t come across that well. Or maybe you have less brains than my house plant and just like insulting people. Maybe I’m just tired of people wanting every available option for every game instead of just playing the game they have. Or find a game that does what they want. Surely the point of the career mode is to build a better car? But maybe that’s just me. I guess the cars are equal in multiplayer, but having the same car to me seems like just hoping in the merc and winning. I’m going to assume the teams wouldn’t sign off of equal performance. But again, this is just opinion of one older gamer. And FYI, as someone who has raced in a couple of clubman one make series, I can tell you the same drivers always finish near the top. And if you don’t believe me, just look at F2. If it wasn’t for the reverse grid, you’d get the same few drivers on the podium every race. but hey, let’s throw the realism out of the window. I’m sure the ‘we need a Ferrari engine nerf now!!’ brigade will be outside waving their banners to agree, until the merc runs off into the distance due to realism and not balancing. You can’t please everyone. Not with a monopoly on a game. I was going to suggest ACC, as the BOP more or less keeps everything equal, but I have a feeling I’d be met with ‘but I want f1!’

There is an option for all cars to be equal - its called F2

Is that on pc or PS4?

Im sure its implemented. just keep using your engine past 100% worn, and wait till it blows up. It was certainly there in 2017/18.

What UP100 means is that the game wasnt built for the Series X - meaning it still uses all the features of the current xbox, and not any of the features of the new one. The fact it runs, and runs well is a bonus

What do you want to defend? If i understand you correctly, the mclaren is lapping you. if this is an online race, then i assume the option for ghost backmarkers is on -if its an option at all? Why would you defend against being lapped? There are blue flags for a reason....

The lap usage doesnt have a percentage on it. are you sure youre looking at the right usage bar?

are you sure thats the case? You can only use a limited amount of energy per lap. So have you developed the ERS so much that the amount of energy used per lap doesnt use the full allocation?

Thanks for the info. I’ll give it a try.

A detailed description of the issue. Please include any error codes here. When changing the Brake Bias the first time each session using manually assigned BB up/BB down buttons, the BB is set to 50% - even though it was 56-60% before leaving the pits. If changing using the mfd, there is no issue. Platform PS4 What version of the game you are using (Shown on the start screen in the bottom left corner of the screen) 1.09 Game-mode? my team We need to be able to make your problem happen internally so we can fix the issue. Can you make the problem happen again? It happens the first time in every practice session. How do you make the problem happen? After leaving pits, press bb up (L2)/bb down (R2) button on G29 wheel. What troubleshooting have you attempted? Please always try to attempt to fix the issue After using it once, changing the BB works fine for the session. Changing the BB via the MFD menu works fine the first time out of the pits. What peripherals are you are using (gamepad, wheel make & model etc) Logitech G29 wheel and pedals Any screenshots or video of the issue? If the video is long, please include a timestamp for when the issue appears.

The electronics are an engine component. Like the turbo, MGU-K etc. You cant do anything to influence how the turbo or electronics work while driving. What i was meant about the electronics is that the more you bump over the kerbs, the quicker you will wear that component out. That in turn will increase how quickly the other engine parts wear out. Much like an overworn ICE or turbo will reduce your power output

Thats the layout of the track. You need to learn the track, anticipate the corners and gradually work up to it. I dont know what else CM can do? Maybe learn the track in an F2 car?

How are you struggling? if its not turning in, add a bit of front wing. If its not turning in quick enough, add front toe - or turn in earlier. It really is a difficult track to get a setup for, as you need low downforce for the long straights. But then the last sector needs some front aero to help turn in. Plus the corners come up quickly. and mostly blind so takes time to get into the flow. Personally, i dont like it and avoid it where i can 😄

It sounds like you might need to change the setup of the car. Or drive a bit slower.

What do you want changed? Change the physics of the game? I don’t like the last sector either. I can’t drive Monaco either. I think CM should change Monaco - make it wider, with more straights 😐

Different parts wear out due to different factors. The Engine (ICE) wear faster due to high revving/overheating. Electronics wear out quicker if you ride the kerbs constantly. Also, high wear on the electrics wear the other components quicker. Invest into durability in R&D to help.

Is that a bug? or just a feature thats not been implemented?

So new (Online) 'bugs' are being discovered, but CM have not fixed them?? How dare they!!! Its not like there are other bugs that have proper bug reports that are being ignored - just look at the patch notes. I mean, i know its game breaking that a subtitle doesnt disappear from an online game. I dont know how you can cope with that massive, game stopping issue..... Sheesh

No, as the points are for the team, not you.

I know. I agree. If it wasnt for Covid lockdown - and My Team, i dont think i would have bought this years game. Will i buy next years? i dont know. If i get a PS5, then maybe. I dont agree with the pitpass. I dont like games that force you to play - even if it is for fortnight cosmetics. I want to play when i want/can and not feel i have to log in every day, or complete x amount of tasks in a limited time period.

In theory, a broken front wing might make you quicker in a straight line as there's less downforce.... (sorry, im being pedantic) But it could be a number of things. What track are you seeing this on? It might be your setup. High wings = lower top speed. Low tyre pressure = less top speed. Higher ride height = lower top speed. Also - how are you exiting the previous corner? A lot of people dont realise how much this can make a difference. If you the car behind you exits the corner 5kph faster than you, then they will catch/pass you quicker down the straight. Add in the slipstream effect, which you might not be getting benefit from. One more thing, what AI setting do you have? Higher AI would have quicker laps times as well