Legitimate modders (and the newer Assetto Corsa Competizione ) have to play by the rules. If Ferrari sends a cease-and-desist, the mod comes down. If a car manufacturer forbids the depiction of damage, the car must remain pristine.

Car or track models taken directly from other professional racing games. While these are often free, they are technically illegal as they infringe on the original game developer's copyright . ⚠️ Risks and Safety

: To fight this, many modders now use Content Manager encryption to prevent their files from being easily opened or re-shared. The "Grey Area" Mods

While the allure of free premium cars is strong, downloading pirate mods comes with significant downsides: 1. Security Risks (Malware)