Driveclub has been patched by Evolution Studios, with game director Paul Rustchynsky confirming on Twitter that update 1.03 is now live.
"#DRIVECLUB game update 1.03 is live. "Implements several game-side fixes to reduce server load" This will help us resolve the online issues," explained Rustchynsky in his post.
The free version of the game, promised to PS Plus subscribers, was held back to ease the load on servers. If this patch does resolve the online issues that have affected the game, perhaps this means that the PS Plus version of the racer will be coming around the corner sooner rather than later.