OK, I've noticed something else that strikes me as very strange:
Since a while now, I can't check the online rankings when completing a race by pressing the square button anymore. The option to do so is just... gone.
I remember very well being able to do this when I started playing the game. Anyone have an idea why?
Also, when racing - it doesn't list my PSN username anymore, but instead says "Player". I'm logged in to PSN and can play online as well.
I very much doubt it could have something to do with pilot assist being turned off (wouldn't make sense to punish players wanting a bigger challenge and you can turn it on/off during an race).
Help?