Bit of a mixed bag for me, this week.
The first race was a total disaster. I could not keep anyone behind me due to the extreme drafting. As a result, I was driving too aggressively, plus I appeared to be suffering from lag, and I sustained damage twice by lap 9. I was completely livid and parked my car off the track, effectively rage-quitting. You wouldn't have wanted to see how angry I was at the time.
Thankfully I calmed down for the second race, where I decided to be much less aggressive. Instead of trying to overtake at every possible opportunity if I was behind, I would just wait for a long straight and overtake then. I also braked much earlier when I was immediately behind someone. Unfortunately, I saw a car not slowing down for the chicane and I had to slow to avoid it, even though it probably wasn't even there (lag), which allowed nissman to pull away. To my surprise, everyone had pitted by lap 11, leaving me with clear air, so I made the most of it and stayed out an extra four laps. When I came out after pitting, I was far enough ahead in 2nd that the two MSP drivers behind me couldn't exploit my draft, so I stayed in 2nd to the finish. I was really pleased with my strategy having paid off.
Well done to nissman for winning both races 👍
A few people have been commenting about me and lag, so I'll just explain: I've been at my father's house this week to help out with the garden, so I had to race using his connection, though I wasn't expecting it to be laggy. My home connection is completely lag-free as far as I know, so hopefully I shouldn't suffer from lag in any of the coming races.
I won't be able to make next week as it's at Twin Ring Motegi, which I haven't bought and don't plan to with GT6 just around the corner, so I'll see you all at the Nürburgring in two weeks time
