Can we get a simple "Lx" indication that pops up on the screen for a few seconds like on a pit board. I have missed a brake point more that once or lost concentration looking at the elaborate overlay (in small letters at the bottom of the screen) that shows what lap I am on, then doing math while driving... hmm 21-8.4=??? And if I accidently switch to a different overlay and have to repeatedly push a key/button to get back to the one that shows my lap I invariably lose time/concentration. And if I get lapped (which happens often! ) seeing what lap I'm on is meaningless. After a pit stop for repair there can be much uncertainty as to how many laps are left for me.
Laps remaining indicator and if you allow me to suggest another pop up warning message, it would be: "Changing session in 10, 9, 8..." I hate when got distracted and miss the end of practice/qualify and suddenly the game starts the new session.
Yes. When your hardware changes. If it's happening when your hardware has not changed, I hope you will let us know. Otherwise, please see the FAQ if you reformat a lot, etc, you don't even need to spend an activation for that.