there is no option to change the grid manually in private lobbys, this was a function on FM7, but not on the new one and i think it needs to be implemented as its a needed function for running private championships

No manual grid ordering in private lobbys

Mighty_Muelo October 28, 2023, 2:24pm 2

Yes.
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