"Ai will not be in this build but we realistically expect it will release this year. We want it to be robust and be proud of it when we release it. Just so much to refine when addressing all the things that happen on track, close racing, starts, pits, race control etc. All those details are what makes it good or not. We are making great progress. There are some very nice options on skill settings, building seasons etc.
Same thing with the damage model. It will not be in this build but we expect this year we will release it. Likely in the back half of the year. We expect it to be better than our current damage model in every way. We will make a separate update post about it today in the forums."