Question: I noticed that when it's raining slightly, there may be puddles forming as you lap around a track. I didn't notice a splash when I was driving through it, however. It also does feel like the road getting wet affects handling, but that might be a placebo.

I know that in some games like DiRT Rally, the track can change due to cars going around the laps (i.e trails left behind by a car can affect surface level of the road). Does the same apply to Forza Horizon 3? Do the tracks in the game changes due to weather conditions or wear out throughout a race?

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