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LuckyNico92's avatar
LuckyNico92
Seasoned Ace
1 month ago
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[F1 26] Madrid AI far too hard + Racing Line messed up

So, I played a bit of the F1 26 DLC, and while I like it so far, I immediately found a huge problem.

The first thing I did was to try a race on the new Madrid circuit. And that's where the trouble started. 

First off, and that is a big problem, I play with the racing line. However, the racing line in Madrid has completely strange braking points where you could normally go quicker through the corners, and the braking point on the tight, uphill right hander is incorrect. If you follow that particular braking point, you WILL crash. 

Second off, not only does the racing line force you to go much slower, but even with a near perfect lap, the AI are 30 levels too fast, and I know that because I tested with a Red Bull on 60 and was just barely able to match Antonelli as long as I don't follow the racing line.

So yes, this is a very crucial problem. AI in Madrid is too fast, the racing line in Madrid is completely messed up... I really hope this gets fixed soon, preferably before I reach Madrid in Career mode for the first time. 

Let's hope for the best. 

5 Comments

  • I thought it was just me! I have the exact same problem on other circuits i can easily run against 90 ai but on madring they trash me on 65 ai difficulty so it definitely needs tweaking

  • JediGamer46's avatar
    JediGamer46
    Seasoned Newcomer
    1 month ago

    Yes agreed, the first tight chicane can be cut so badly and it’s apparently NOT exceeding track limits, you’ve already mentioned the braking zone at the uphill right hander,  you WILL crash, and the final corner, the braking point is too early and as soon as you brake it goes from red to green, essentially braking for nothing, pointlessly costs time 

  • Yes AI is at least 20 points stronger than other circuits. The racing line especially braking points are way off. Also don't know what other folks feel but the grip levels in sector 3 just feel awful, the 2nd to last corner especially, feels like I'm trying to turn a ship in not an F1 car!

  • barrywood1's avatar
    barrywood1
    Seasoned Newcomer
    1 month ago

    AI is too strong compared to other circuits. Racing line is all over and braking points are way out. Sector 3 car feels to massively lack grip.

  • EA_cuervo's avatar
    EA_cuervo
    Icon for Community Manager rankCommunity Manager
    1 month ago

    Hey everyone, thanks for reporting this. We will pass the information on to the team.