For spatial awareness you won't get anything that way. The flaws of the AI remain the same, even are amplified by the increase in speed.
But with faster engines, the AI behavior changes a little. Bots are much more aggressive and attempt (and sometimes succeed

) more overtaking. Races against the AI are less boring. You are no longer alone on the track in the first laps.
It's not entirely satisfactory, I agree. It's just a way to continue playing solo without falling asleep.
