Well in the below test, also by Autobild, it came 2nd though.
http://www.tyrereviews.co.uk/Article/2017-...P-Tyre-Test.htm

But yeah in most other tests, the F1A3 seems under performing. In last year's Autoexpress UK test, it also only came in 5th.
http://www.autoexpress.co.uk/accessories-t...-tyres-20162017
Well the test was done by Autobild, so surely not trolling but whether it's reliable we don't know. Maybe their testing experience was like yours first time when you use your harder setup hence poor performance. Anyway aside from the AD08R, Yokohama also never fares really well in most European comparison tests. The regular top 5 are either Michelin, Continental, Pirelli, Goodyear, Dunlop, or sometimes even Hankook but seldom Yokohama.

Hmm based on this test, seems this tire is more focused for dry and comfort!    Let's see more feedback from others.
Also another point to note is the new Falken Azenis FK510 can perform surprisingly good, matching much more expensive tires, so this tire can be a very good value for money. Then tires which are supposedly in a slightly lower performance category like CPC6 & P7 can match or beat higher performance category tires like the Sportmaxx RT2 & F1A3. F1A3 though I think might end up higher if not for its expensive price. Wonder how PS4 would fare in this test but I think it should top it, so if yo have budget for PS4, just buy that one. Also same case for CSC5/6 series, which surely are even better than CPC6. It's a pity difficult to get the Dunlop Sportmaxx RT in Malaysia.

Thanks for the review link!