Platform: PC (Steam)
Game Mode: Career Mode
Track: Suzuka Circuit
AI Level: 100%
Control Device: Logitech G29
Description of the Issue:
There is a massive discrepancy in AI pace between dry and wet track conditions on the Suzuka Circuit when playing at 100% AI difficulty.
Dry Conditions: The balance is perfect. My lap times are completely competitive and equal to my teammate’s pace.
Wet Conditions (Intermediate / Full Wet): As soon as the rain starts, the AI suddenly becomes 5 to 10 seconds per lap faster than humanly possible, despite using the correct compound for the conditions.
The AI gains an immense, unnatural advantage specifically on corner exits and straight-line speed through wet sections, suggesting their traction physics and power delivery are unaffected by the low-grip surface.
Background & History:
This exact issue was already present in the original F1 25 (before 2026 seazon pack) and was reported multiple times by the community.
Although previous bug report threads on this topic were marked as "Solved" / "Resolved" on the forums, the issue was never actually fixed in the game. Subsequent reports from players regarding this bug have been consistently ignored, yet the problem persists in the 2026 Season Pack.
Expected Result:
AI lap times in the wet should scale realistically, increasing by a similar margin as the player's lap times due to reduced grip.
Actual Result:
The player loses traction and time naturally, while the AI retains dry-like traction on corner exits, gaining up to 5–10 seconds per lap and dominating on straight lines.
Additional Notes:
This issue completely ruins wet weather sessions and races on higher AI difficulties, as the player cannot adjust the AI difficulty slider mid-session once the rain starts falling.