Yeah, I read that article too. I always though you name was familiar and you are from DL. LOL, I got your 2 replays (McLaren & STi) on my desktop and I watch it all the time. Very impressive!
Personally, I've played the the game with the steering wheel ever since it was out, and thats the only way I will play that game (except for 2 player games). Therefore, I am really excited that Logitech created the Next-Gen 900 degree steering wheel. I like shifting with the knob and I brake with my right foot.
As an Solo racer in the US, I like to simulate as close as possibly my driving style as much as I can in GT and I must say that game actually helped improving/refining my actual solo driving.
BTW, do you use left foot braking/paddle shift when you use the steering wheel? What about Traction control and VSC? Personally I like turning all driver assist off, so that I will pay more attention to my steering/accel/decel action to be as smooth as possible. However, I do find traction control in some cases will yield better lap times.
Well nice talking to you.