Anybody else having issues with the second gear at close to top revs ( not red lining yet ) making the car kick hard to the left/right.... even on a straight. I have to be slow reving up without losing control .... other drivers will pass me quickly. I watched some AI cars and they were able to red line in second and no car kick when getting close to the top revs???
I think it's the infamous "Turbo Boost Kick in Ass from deepest Hell" that you are struggling with.
You can adjust that turbo boost mapping in the setup or, if binding keys to it, also while driving.
Might help. Full boost only needed on straights. In corners or corner combinations you are not slower with, f.e., set to 4. Much more drivable with lower settings.