Did you know that one switch on a professional Formula 1™ steering wheel has over 140 settings? Ever wondered what all those knobs, buttons and settings do, or how much an F1™ Steering Wheel costs to make?
FXTM’s Beyond the Track has the answers! Presenting ‘Behind an F1™ Steering Wheel’ – an exclusive look into Sahara Force India’s F1™ Steering Wheel for the 2017 season.
In a rare in-depth presentation, Force India’s Senior Control Systems Engineer Charlie Blackwall, takes you through the complex and technical details of the most essential piece of equipment a Formula 1™ driver has, while racing for points at a Grand Prix.
What to expect from our latest Beyond the Track video:
- Detailed descriptions from a senior engineering expert.
- How Sahara Force India’s steering wheel is made.
- The function of the most important switches, buttons and settings.
- The mechanics behind controlling the VJM10 as it turns corners and balances on the track.
- And many more insights!
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