A player who cheats by cutting across the map to reach the finish in Head-to-Head should forfeit that race to the other player. There are roads for a reason. The finish is on a road for a reason, not in the middle of wilderness.
When I race Head-to-Head in Horizon Solo, the AI keeps it clean and stays on the road, as it should be. When playing against others online, they always cheat but cutting across the map. Sports cars race on the road. If you pull up next to my sports car with your sports car, I expect that we’re going to have a road race, not an off-road derby. Just another reason I’m reminded to avoid any online interaction in all Forza franchise games.
Please and thank you!