I liked the OG Grand Valley more tbh. The new one is allright but not the same. I feel like the changes in sector 3 especially are pretty terrible. Also much less gravel runoffs in sector 1 which I definitely miss. Also lacks the flow from the old track. The scenery is a two edged sword, it does makes the new circuit feel like a street track and personally I am not a huge fan of those, but that is just me.
Whereas the old track had a bit of a Spa vibe and big grandstands at the start/finish line & sector 1, to sell out the illusion of an actual race track that exists somewhere, which I really liked. Grand Valley Highway 1, well I like to call it Grand Cliff Highway 1 because it is technically not in a valley anymore lol, it does have some fantastic views, so pretty. And the reworked T1 is fun imo. This new track feels like one for the road/sports cars or old race cars. So beautiful and out in the open, but deadly. Gr3 and faster race cars I am not too thrilled about on this track. I felt like the old layout had good passing chances in sector 1, but now it feels even more tough. Especially sector 2. I guess I'll see how it is after I race a few times here against something else than AI 🤔 South layout has much better flow to it and I find it pretty good, but again the last corner and a bit of the track feels a bit meh.
Regarding cars, did not try them all yet, didn't have the time plus I wanted to do most of the new single player events, time trial and circuit experience. I've gotta say the RA272 is the best car they have added to this game imo. Sounds great and genuinely tough to drive, but not too tough. And it is easy to tune out to your liking too. It is genuinely most fun with sports tires imo, to give it more of the vintage F1 car vibe, where you can drift around a bit, without losing too much time.
Feels like an 8/10 update. Grand Valley could have been better and we desperately need even more single player content (more single player championships, an endurance race or two 3+ hours, Super GT races..) and better rewards for whatever they add. Like even making all they added this time x1,5 to x2 cr payment, would have made them somewhat worth it do again occassionally. Also I wish they made Sophy for us PS4 players, but can't have everything I guess. Other than that a great update 👌