Quote from AdamW :

pete: why not try mouse / keyboard combo? I guess it'd feel weird, but many fast drivers use it...

I tried the mouse control a few days ago, can't keep it on the track. I need more practise

So what do people generally think is the difference in total lap times with Wheel/Pedals against a Joypad or Joystick?

I know it can be differentiated between drivers quite a lot, but i've been using a Saitek P2500 pad and feel as if I could go quicker with a wheel/pedals combo as I could be smoother than I ever will be on the pad for throttle/steering inputs