This is sposed to be a race simulation. I think its about time you got rid of the big messages (Yellow flag, Blue flag etc) and actually placed some models around the track that waved the correct flag for the proper event.
And did any of you ever think a race simulation needs a Checkered Flag at the finish??? Its about time it had one.
Small thing I know, but without those basic things, it has a more arcade feel, regardless of the realism we know it possesses in car.
Another obvious thing missing, is crowds. Its about time the sim got these basic things, partially animated crowds, waving the odd banner/flag wouldn't add too much to the f/r load (animations could be dialed back nyway in options). But it should be there.
Although it has everything a race sim should have, missing these few basic things, leaves wins feeling a little hollow.
Another thing that would be nice, but probably not possible is a podium. Mostly for SP, as I don't think ny1 would want it in MP.
Ven