*Edit to reply. It is absolutely predetermined. Start 10 places ahead, after first corner 3/4 places behind. Get held up in the pits, just long enough to let rival's past. Slow down for no reason, letting every driver in between + rival past before continuing. Can't overtake but rival can sail past. Can't pass on soft tyres but rival has no problem on worn hards. It is an unashamedly pay to win but only if you spend thousands per year. I've spent more than the real f1 game to no advantage.