Modern F1 cars have power steering heavier than a delivery truck. The 2002 cars had power steering too, but it was vaguer. Do not throw the wheel into corners.
A great mod needs a great stage. Do not just run Spa and Monza. To feel "better," you need tracks that punish the 2002 aero package: f1 2002 mod assetto corsa better
To experience the season as it should be, follow this stack: Modern F1 cars have power steering heavier than
Step 1: The Base Mod Download the ASR Formula 2002 pack. Do not use the shady "F1 2002 Complete" packs from 2018. ASR is the gold standard. You get the Ferrari, Williams, McLaren, Renault, Sauber, and Jordan. To experience the season as it should be,
Step 2: The Essential Plugins
Step 3: The "Better" Data Replacements
Go into the data folder of the mod car. Replace the tyres.ini with the "Formula Agile" tire pack (found on the CSP Discord). This removes the "ice-rink" feeling common to older AC open-wheelers.