This right here is how it is for a lot of drivers(myself included). I always instructed students to use the games to learn proper race craft and to train your visual and audio senses. They can also help with your reflexes which is why its good to use the wheel and pedals as they help with your muscle memory aligning with your reflexes. The bottom line though is that getting out there and driving in real life is the best way to learn it all because there are so many more senses you have to learn and train. Like how a car feels through the steering wheel and seat.
I always feel like I should be faster in the game also but I find that without the sensation of feeling the car I have had trouble with getting that little bit extra out of racing in games.
