I noticed there's a thread on the RF2 forum about this, this was my reply there (sorry for the double post):
I enjoyed watching the race although it was a true shame (and a big lesson) that two server fails and other gremlins cast a shadow on an event that is supposed to be a very important hallmark in simracing. The fact that MSG holds an iron grip on the Le Mans franchise but fails to improve the platform where it runs it says a lot about their focus. I call it "monetizing nostalgia". Because rFactor 2 is a beloved sim but it's obvious it cannot hold up to the required hosting and broadcasting needs of a simracing event of this magnitude. There is a lot of noise about moving these events to iRacing, and that surely may be better with regards to netcode and broadcasting, but I believe we are too much in love with these ageing sim titles to realise we need a new platform that can hold up to the needs of such events in the current age of streaming. And when I say needs I mean not just the stability of the netcode and enough cameras to provide commentators with material to talk about, but also a more free and participatory way to enjoy the race for those of us watching. An example of what I mean is the F1TV Pro app, it allows users to play about with all available input, from data to cameras. I don't have to wait for the broadcast to show me something, I can click somewhere and I get on screen what I want to see. Of course it can be done better (their UI is still cumbersome) but it is this kind of personalisation what takes the experience of watching a race (or any other event) further than the current 'old school' broadcast format. I would very much advise the guys at Rennsport to take notice and make this a priority, because simulating cars and tracks is not where the edge lies for new simracing titles anymore, IMHO. I believe the edge lies now on how good a title can get races organised and broadcasted, allowing viewers a degree of freedom in the way they can watch those events. My 2 cents.
