I should be able to confirm for round 2.
That first race was a little frustrating. No speed in qualifying, then got tapped in T1 and lost probably 3-4 spots. Spent the rest of the race chasing Fudman and unable to pass due to a severe lack of speed on the long straightaway. Car had speed in the corners, I purpled the first sector several times in both races, but even if I was on someone's bumper coming onto the straight, I would lose ~10 car lengths even with the slipstream. Only made up spots because others made mistakes.
Second race went better as I was able to get past a few on the first lap and thankfully everyone had spread out enough that I didn't immediately get swamped on the straight. When the caution was called I thought I was done for. Somehow held on to 2nd place and then took the lead when Wetroadracer made a mistake in the last corner. Gave it everything it had to try and stay up front but ultimately lost the lead.
Now to try and figure out how to squeak some straightaway speed out of it without crossing 640pp...