[Russell Sobie]

If I have your situation pictured correctly in my head, you went all the way on the outside to avoid everyone, yet folks still slammed into you? Yeah, it happens. Not everyone uses apps like Helicorsa or Car Radar to maintain situational awareness, and as this video and original post touches on, the idea of lifting/slowing down is completely alien to most beginners. Especially right after they are all jacked up from the race start. And being on the inside in situations where the people behind you are not going into a crowded corner cautiously could be a deathtrap. I prefer outside myself.

My advice is to just remain calm and keep being extra cautious going into turns on the first lap. For some turn 1s (like Spa) it might actually be useful to go REEEEEALLY wide (like way off the track) to avoid potential clusterfucks if you think they are going to happen. Just be really careful rejoining safely, especially if those behind you are going to be going at a much faster pace than you. And of course, install and use Helicorsa or Car Radar. Everything helps!