I see plenty of people complain of AI straight line speed, but I'm finding that not only is the AI speed higher, but my speed is insufficient.
Example: I do the qualifying pace practice session and end up failing every time, because on the straightaways I lose so much time even though I have the fastest lap times of any of the drivers. I also notice it that it will give me medium tires and expect a soft tire speed. I'm playing at difficulty 59.
