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There are dozens of buttons, switches and knobs on an F1 racecar’s steering wheel. Here’s an inside look at what they all do.
An F1 steering wheel has not always looked like it does in the present day. Back in the championship’s early years, it held distinct similarities to the average steering wheel of a road car.
Each F1 wheel is particular to individual teams and even specific drivers. The handles are even molded out of high-traction rubber to each driver's hands, maximizing grip and comfort.
F1 cars are some of the most complex race cars on the planet, and that includes their steering wheels. All of those buttons have important functions.
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The steering wheel is one of the most complex pieces of an F1 car. Here's how it works. By Brian Silvestro Published: Mar 15, 2019 Save Article Mercedes-AMG F1 ...