2.4 hours went by pretty quickly, and though I was up front, with the 'unknown' element of the pit stop strategy, I wasn't really sure how it'd pan out.
The Maserati did seem to have a big advantage in sector 1 (as long as I could carry the momentum through the fast kinks), but the last 3rd of the lap (which involved slowing down, and turning corners
) the pace was much more balanced.
When I saw others pit after 12 laps, I really didn't know if I'd last to the 18 laps needed, as tyre grip was really falling away. Luckily it did last, and once I'd got to 1/2 way and filled up, I figured all would be ok.
Then with 2 or 3 laps to go, I made a mistake in sector 2 at the bottom of the hill, and went well off track. Was worried I may not get back up the embankment, but luckily I did, and made the flag ok.
I've won in the Maserati at Spa and now Solitude, but think if I had to drive it against the Testarossa at a track that involved corners etc, then it'd be a very different story.
I did read that a new GTL'55 Ferrari is coming to the mod soon
http://www.virtualr.net/lm55-mod-for-gt-legends-new-ferrari-previews . Maybe it'll have a bit more grunt for the straights?
Either way, this mod is fantastic, and whilst the mod developer is still adding cars, it's only going to get better :-). Well done all, and see you soon,