@kevstyle90 I recently got involved into a hassle with Verstappen in Shanghai, and we both took damage on our front wings, and Verstappen actually had to pit because of it.
Keep in mind that sidepods or rear wing damage is not visible because the cars apparently have to look pristine in-game.
Also, do you have simulation damage? If no, then no wonder why the AI goes on like nothing happened, because like I said, damage on anything besides the front wing is not visible.