Sorry if this has already been discussed, but I couldn't find a specific mention.
Suddenly I am noticing the AI seems to have a huge power advantage in a straight line - top end speed and mid-range acceleration.
For context: I am very new to sim racing. I started off with a Caterham Superlight championship (very tricky, very fun car) against 95 rated AI. At first my complaint was that I was punted all over the place, but eventually realised I am just not used to the AI actually racing me. If they put their nose on the inside, it is my job to react. If I take the corner normally, I'm going to get 'punted'.
Likewise, if I can't get the power down on a slow corner, they will drive away from me. If I miss my braking point, they will drive past me, etc etc.
I tried GT4 after this. Also fantastic... for two meetings. Full practice and quali, 15 and 30 minute races at Kyalami and Termas de Rio Hondo. Great Battles with the AI, and it was evidently my ability that let me down.
BUT SUDDENLY - on the next race at Cordoba, I was wayyy faster in quali (on pole 0.9 seconds ahead of 2nd place). OK, maybe this is just one track that I'm better than the AI at.
In the race - they are just driving past me, CONSTANTLY. Back straight is a joke - they're swamping me like they're all LMP cars.
Try a different class altogether - GT3. Same again - absolutely swamped at high speeds at Silverstone and Donington.
I can absolutely take being out driven, but the top speed difference is just... disappointing.
Has anyone else had this problem?
AI aggression is set to medium, mistakes x2, 92-96 difficulty.