{"id":47946,"date":"2022-03-14T14:02:42","date_gmt":"2022-03-14T14:02:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/?p=47946"},"modified":"2022-05-09T05:50:36","modified_gmt":"2022-05-09T05:50:36","slug":"mercedes-steering-wheel-f1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.dubizzle.com\/blog\/cars\/mercedes-steering-wheel-f1\/","title":{"rendered":"All about Mercedes’ F1 Steering Wheel"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The initial version of the steering wheels was only used to change the direction of the vehicle. However, with the advancement in automotive technology, the purposes of steering wheels diversified. Steering wheels in Formula 1 racing cars are specially designed to facilitate drivers on the track to do more than just steer the vehicle. The Mercedes-AMG unveils its latest F1 steering wheel that revolutionised the concept and purpose of steering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let\u2019s take a closer look at Mercedes steering wheel for F1, its structure and its working. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mercedes F1 Steering System<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Mercedes F1 steering wheel specially built for racing cars<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The Mercedes F1 steering contains a carbon central structure with customised handles. The surround is equipped with 12 different buttons, 6 rotary switches and 3 rotary knobs. The screen is placed in the centre of the wheel that provides necessary information regarding the power unit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The steering wheel is directly connected to the car computer <\/a>and functions in coordination with it. The clutch and shift pedals are located at the back of the steering. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The function of major buttons and switches on the steering wheel are mentioned below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n