SOLVED - Using my wheel instead of my keyboard to start the game solves this problem. Codemasters support responded almost immediately. Good to go.
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For Autosport on the PC, my G27 wheel settings are not saved. I have to choose a wheel and settings every time I use the game. (My F1 2013 game remembers the settings.) Does anyone have this issue or know a solution? I also sent a note to Codemaster support but have not heard from them yet. Cheers, MMDCT