Assetto Corsa Competizione [v1.8.18] -

A new friction model changed how tires generate heat and grip. Tires now take longer to warm up but retain core heat better, making out-laps more challenging but providing more consistent long-stint performance.

Subsequent updates under the same version number addressed sporadic desktop crashes (exception code 0xc0000374 ) and increased the online protocol version for better multiplayer compatibility. The Core v1.8 Foundation Assetto Corsa Competizione [v1.8.18]

The higher refresh rate allows for cleaner, more granular feedback through the wheel, though it may require "unlearning" old muscle memory due to changes in how cars rotate and brake. A new friction model changed how tires generate

Deep dive into the v1.8.18 update and the massive v1.8 physics overhaul that defines it: The Core v1

A critical update for competitive players, introducing new gear ratios for the M4 GT3 to match real-world homologation standards.