Fanatec F1 Esports V2 Steering Wheel

Fanatec has just unveiled the second version of their F1 Esports steering wheel, which is available to order now at a price of 269.95€.

Unlike its predecessor, the second version of the popular F1 Wheel is equipped with two times three additional LEDs, which can be used, for example, for the use of ABS/TC effects or flags in the game.

Also upgraded were the shift paddles, which are now equipped with magnets, which should provide a much better shift feel compared to the previous model. In addition, it is now possible to upgrade to the APM (Podium Advanced Paddle Module).

Features (by Fanatec)

• Officially licensed by Formula 1™
• Replica of a steering wheel as used in formula cars. The compact diameter of 270 mm allows fast movements and reactions
• Durable metal construction
• Genuine Alcantara® grips
• Magnetic paddle shifters (CSL Elite Magnetic Paddle Module, preinstalled)
  • 3 mm-thick, black anodised aluminium paddle plates
  • Paddle module cage made of polymer composite
  • Neodymium magnets
  • Easily upgradable to ClubSport Magnetic Paddle Module or Podium Advanced Paddle Module (sold separately)
• 11 buttons
• Analogue joystick
• 7-way FunkySwitch™: left, right, up, and down directional inputs, push button, and rotary encoder functionality
• Two vibration motors integrated with the grips, controllable through wheel Tuning Menu (SHO) or by game through Fanatec SDK
• RevLEDs with nine multi-colour RGB LEDs to show motor RPM and optimal shifting point, programmable by the user via FanaLab and by game developers via the Fanatec SDK
• Two FlagLEDs with three multi-colour RGB LEDs each to indicate tyre slip, flag warnings, pit limiter, and more, programmable by the user via FanaLab and by game developers via the Fanatec SDK
• Vibrant blue LED display to show telemetry data such as speed or gear selection (in supported games)
• Tuning functions with LED display to adjust settings independent from the game and during gameplay (see description of compatible wheel base / racing wheel for details)
• Improved electronics means wheel is firmware-updatable
• Exchangeable aluminium quick release