The Safety Rating is independent from the in-game Safety Rating (SA) and focuses solely on driving behavior within races. It operates on a scale from 1.00 to 9.99, with higher values indicating better safety.
The amount of assigned points will result in a Safety Rating decrease based on the amount of laps per race and track complexity. It is always beneficial to complete the race.
Safety Rating plays a crucial role in determining license levels, from Rookie to Elite. Achieving higher levels is essential for advancement.
| ROOKIE | Safety Rating below 2.5 |
| BEGINNER | Safety Rating above 2.5 |
| LEARNER | Safety Rating above 3.5 |
| CAUTIOUS | Safety Rating above 4.5 |
| STEADY | Safety Rating above 5.5 |
| RELIABLE | Safety Rating above 6.5 |
| CLEAN | Safety Rating above 7.5 |
| EXPERT | Safety Rating above 8.5 |
| ELITE | Safety Rating above 9.5 |
Your Safety Rating increases after each race, with a maximum gain of 0.50.
The actual increase depends on your current rating:
| 9+ SR | Maximum of +0.1 per race |
| 7+ SR | Maximum of +0.2 per race |
| 5+ SR | Maximum of +0.3 per race |
| 3+ SR | Maximum of +0.4 per race |
Track limits and collisions result in Safety Rating decreases, potentially up to 0.50. A DNF (Did Not Finish) will always result in a decrease of 0.50.
Incidents during a race are assessed and assigned points. Track limit infringements cost 0.2 points, while collisions causing damage cost 2 points.
Safety Rating calculations are normalized based on track complexity (number of turns), ensuring fair comparison across all tracks. The baseline is 15 turns, representing an average complexity track.
Simple tracks with fewer than 15 turns carry slightly higher penalties, since easier layouts mean fewer opportunities for incidents. Complex tracks with more than 15 turns carry lower penalties, as more turns create more chances for incidents.
| Monza | 11 turns | Penalties x 1.37 |
| Spa | 20 turns | Penalties x 0.75 |
| Nurburgring | 25 turns | Penalties x 0.60 |
Your incident rate is judged relative to track difficulty, not just lap count.