I haven't raced in the online sports mode for a few weeks. I got fed up with being used as a bump stop into corners, usually the first corner.
The last race I did was on Dragon Trail, started in pole. First corner whilst trying to stay out of the way of the pack I get punted off. Fought my way back up and overtake the 4rsehole that put me there, only for him to do it again.
It's such a lottery and I refuse to believe my rating is the same as the others I have been racing against. I drive cleanly and fairly, if I do happen to have a collision with someone which is my fault then I will make sure they get their place back.
It's a great game, but the online is ruined by some selfish idiots who think they can outbrake everyone else into the first corner then use someone else as their insurance policy.