I did not experience this at all. Even 25% throttle coming out of turn 1 was almost enough for the back end to step out. Traction does feel on the whole a lot better this year though. Managed to drive probably 20 laps or so consistently with no losing the back end which is a first for me.
@TomasSlb24 wrote:
Just replied in the handling megathread. After playing with a controller for a few minutes, I had to double check if I had traction control on. I tested going full throttle at the exit of turn 1 in Bahrain in 2nd gear and got pretty much none or almost nothing of tire spin. I'm not sure it works like that but I'm no expert in this matter.