After downloading the game and binding keys to my Thrustmaster T300RS, when leaving the pits the accelerator only goes to 4000 RPM in all gears except first. First gear works, all other facets of the game seem fine. Applies to all cars and tracks. Need help as I am a complete newb and have little to no idea regarding PC configs! Cheers.
It looks like Pit limiter. Assign it with a key of the wheel and when you are out of pit push it, then limitter is off and you will no have a penalty for drive faster in pit.
If you haven't disabled your message center it should be telling you to turn off your pit limiter once you're out on the track and it's still on.