The content has been cut and some is sold in pieces DLCs.
Forget the 24h of Le Mans for example and pro touge race.
You can not build your own stables and suddenly choose a 2nd driver.
The progression of races is imposed and linear.
Obviously, more cockpit view in the same occasion supposedly justified by Codemaster "Only 5% of the players play for cockpit so who cares"
Regarding the conduct, honestly the game could have been called need for speed that I would not have seen so much difference is arcade driving. It is no longer possible to disable certain aid to the conduct as was the case in the first and all cars are soap bars. (It gets better anyway a bit with adherence classified cars but nothing to do with driving 1)
Forget the money in this opus, the cars are offered by sponsors ... A 2 will be unlocked by successfully completing a goal in one race scheduled specifically to unlock the car in question.
Listed positives: the graphics at least on my pc (game rather well optimized I think) and management of damage and most successful .... THAT'S ALL.
Also know that to play, you must go through steam.
For those who loved the first, flee this album. For those who love the arcade games like need for speed, this game could be for you.