At times, like when negotiating a turn, the brakes feel very sensitive. Don't be fooled, straight line braking is another matter entirely. It's too bad there' s no brake sensitivity adjustment. I'd have gladly traded, say, independent suspension settings for that ability. Maybe next year.
Collision detection is very good, both in contact with other cars and the wall.
You'll have ample opportunity to see first-hand as you're learning to drive. There are some great accidents to witness and, with damage set on, you'll drive under yellow for a couple of laps when they occur. Unlike last year, it's possible to pit during a yellow flag. Two player mode returns and is every bit as good as it was last year. The number of opponents remains fixed at six, but that still far exceeds pretty well every other racing game out there.