Yes you do receive damage! The AI are just so annoyed that you overtook them and beat them that they are getting their revenge by destroying your car so you can never use it again!
Yes you do receive damage! The AI are just so annoyed that you overtook them and beat them that they are getting their revenge by destroying your car so you can never use it again!
Tyres will degrade during a race, and they will just get worse until you remove them and have a new set put on at a pit stop.
Engine wear remains even if you change the oil, the only way to get rid of engine wear is to do an engine overhaul ... But I wouldn't worry too much about getting this done.