>>28602332
this unironically. start with an old game that is meant to be fun more than it is realistic

newman-haas indy car racing featuring are nige is also acceptable, although formula 1 beyond the limit for sega cd is by far the superior open-wheel superscaler game. it is however missing nige and senna because they had their own licensed f1 games. play the japanese verison for extra simulation value.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-c5n2qvIU6Y
if you want 3d, Geoff Crammond's Grand Prix 2 or IndyCar Racing 2.
circuit racing is a distinctly zen experience. it is like kung fu to the pro wrestling of street racing. it is a good idea to start with an old game that distills the most important concepts down to easily comprehensible basics.