Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula 1 Team Sim Racing Steering Wheel

Getting into a racing esports team is hard enough, let alone trying to make it into an actual Formula 1 racing team as a driver. But what if I told you could have a piece of Formula 1, literally, and experience the thrill of driving an F1 car right from your home? Well, you most certainly can if you have a PC simulator setup at home and have the Sim-Lab Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula 1 Team Sim Racing Steering Wheel.

Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula 1 Team Sim Racing Steering Wheel

Using accurate CAD data and real-world manufacturing processes, this steering wheel brings the pinnacle of motorsport intricacy to your sim racing setup. Handcrafted from carbon fiber, it offers unmatched rigidity and responsiveness—all while weighing just 1,240 grams with hub (2.73 pounds).

It delivers precise Force Feedback, making every turn and bump feel incredibly realistic while the ergonomic rubber silicone grips ensure maximum comfort and control. It is outfitted with a 4.3-inch vibrant display, putting crucial data within sight. Authentic dash layouts and LED profiles integrate seamlessly with RaceDirector and SimHub.

Every detail, from the magic buttons to the mono-shifter paddle, has been meticulously crafted for optimal performance and accessibility. This racing sim steering wheel is as authentic as it can get. So authentic that the carbon fiber mono-style shifter requires 900 grams (that’s nearly 2 lbs!) of activation force—just like the real deal.

Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula 1 Team Sim Racing Steering Wheel

Here’s a rundown of the key specs that matter:

  • Diameter: 280 mm (11 inches)
  • Weight: 1,129 grams (1,240 grams including the hub) (2.49 lbs/2.73 lbs)
  • Material: Full carbon fiber shell
  • Grips: Silicon anti-static
  • LCD: 4.3-inch 480×800 resolution, proprietary design
  • LEDs: 25 telemetry controllable RGB LEDs
  • Shifter: Carbon Fiber Mono-style
  • Rotaries: 9 (switch and encoder mode, Grayhill type)
  • Clutch: Travel adjustable single swing arm
  • Buttons: 14 inputs + 2 rear switches
  • Glass: Silkscreen scratch-resistant
  • Connector: Lumberg 6 pin to USB connector
  • Compatibility: All PC wheelbases via USB with 70mm bolt pattern
  • Software: RaceDirector Software included & compatible with SimHub
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Oh, did we mention that each wheel is hand-built? Moreover, the removable USB connector allows for future upgrades, ensuring your setup stays cutting-edge. The steering wheel is supplied with two sticker sets, so you can customize the steering wheel based on your preferred driver.

The Sim-Lab Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula 1 Team Sim Racing Steering Wheel is not just a gaming peripheral. It is a collectible too but unlike the Porsche Gaming Steering Wheel, it does not come with a stand for you to display in its full glory. It is a missed opportunity, IMHO.

Anyhoo… before you go all ga-ga and start pulling out your credit card, you have to know this steering wheel, while more attainable than getting in the sports of Formula 1, is not cheap. It will run you back at an eye-watering US$2,499. Yikes.

Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula 1 Team Sim Racing Steering Wheel
Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula 1 Team Sim Racing Steering Wheel
Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula 1 Team Sim Racing Steering Wheel

Images: Sim-Lab.