Dmitriy Grushevskih medal 5000 5 years 308 days ago
How to use improvements in the settings of the car of the enemy?
Al Mo medal 4720 5 years 307 days ago
Click on "Cars" then "Review"
The green down triangles are your enemy's settings.
Tick the ones you want to research and get points for
Hamlet Rodriguez medal 5000 5 years 307 days ago (edited 5 years 305 days ago)
Better yet, focus on one area at a time(usually Acceleration>Braking>Downforce>Handling>Cooling>Reliability>Fuel Economy>Tyre Economy) to catch up to your rivals.
Don't forget to make sure your CD and TD are no less than 4 1/2 stars and the same level or higher than you are as a player, otherwise your research will loose value by the start of next season. Not essential, but definitely helpful.
In addition you must develop your HQ to enhance your cars research. Design>Manufacturing>Technology>Youth Academy>Simulator>Office and Hospitality. I wouldn't bother investing any time or cash with Office and Hospitality till you've maxed out all the others.
Carry as little fuel as possible; the more fuel on-board, the heavier the overall weight of the car.
Do your best not to go past 30% tyre ware on most tyres. Super Softs being the exception where the performance cap is closer to 40%. Download the igp calculator from google play to assist you.
Visit the "Help and Support" thread on the forum. There's a lot helpful information like this and hints to help you succeed in this game.
Happy Racing Dmitriy!!