Fanatec ClubSport Steering Wheel F1 Esports V2
Officially licensed F1 formula wheel with RGB LEDs, grip vibration and magnetic paddles
Description
The Fanatec ClubSport Steering Wheel F1® Esports V2 is officially licensed by Formula 1 and used by F1 Esports drivers. The V2 adds magnetic shifters, customizable RGB LEDs, revised firmware-updatable electronics and an exchangeable quick release over the original.
Build. A 270 mm formula shape with a CNC-machined, anodized aluminum front plate on a metal cage and genuine Alcantara grips.
Controls and outputs. 11 buttons, an analog joystick and a 7-way FunkySwitch with rotary encoder. Nine RGB RevLEDs and two 3-LED RGB FlagLEDs are programmable in FanaLab and via the Fanatec SDK, and a blue LED display shows telemetry such as speed or gear and the Tuning Menu. Two vibration motors in the grips add tactile feedback in supported games.
Paddles. Preinstalled CSL Elite Magnetic Paddle Module with 3 mm aluminum plates, neodymium magnets and a polymer composite cage, upgradable to the ClubSport Magnetic Paddle Module or Podium Advanced Paddle Module. QR2 Wheel-Side included, packaged separately.
Compatibility. Requires a Fanatec wheel base (not included): Podium DD1/DD2, ClubSport V2/V2.5, CSL Elite bases, CSL DD and Gran Turismo DD Pro. Works on Windows PC and on PlayStation with a PlayStation-licensed base. Not compatible with Xbox.
Features & highlights
Driving style
The F1 Esports V2 is the officially licensed Formula 1 replica wheel for sim racers who want authentic single-seater ergonomics without a four-figure price. At 270 mm it turns in fast, and the 11 buttons, analogue joystick, 7-way FunkySwitch, two grip vibration motors and blue telemetry display cover everything from pit limiter to ABS in the F1 series, iRacing, Assetto Corsa Competizione and rFactor 2. RevLEDs and FlagLEDs signal RPM, slip and warnings the way the real car does. Best for F1, F2 and open-wheel esports-style sprint racing; less suited for rally, drifting or long GT stints on a round rim.
Build quality
Construction is mostly metal with genuine Alcantara grips, and the compact 270 mm wheel feels dense and purposeful at this price. The pre-installed CSL Elite Magnetic Paddle Module uses 3 mm anodised aluminium plates moved by neodymium magnets, but its cage is a polymer composite rather than CNC aluminium, which is the main cost saving against the ClubSport module. Button surrounds, the analogue joystick and the FunkySwitch are polymer too. It is durable kit, and the paddle module upgrades to the ClubSport Magnetic or Podium Advanced Paddle Module if you want a harder snap later.
Software
The F1 Esports V2 needs no driver of its own: firmware, the Tuning Menu and force feedback settings all run through the Fanatec wheel base it mounts to, configured in the Fanatec App for Windows PC, which also delivers base firmware updates. The wheel is fully compatible with Windows PC, and on console it works with PS4 and PS5 when paired with a PlayStation-licensed direct drive base. Telemetry on the blue LED display and the RevLEDs and FlagLEDs is driven by the Fanatec SDK in supported games, FanaLab can program the LED patterns, and SimHub can drive the display with custom dashboards.
Specifications
Pros
- Strong value for a metal formula wheel, per reviewers
- Crisp, firm magnetic paddles
- Clicky buttons and bright RGB LEDs
- No noticeable flex, ergonomic shape
- Grip vibration in supported games
- Upgradable paddle module
Cons
- No rotary or thumb encoders
- Alcantara grips benefit from gloves
- Not compatible with Xbox
- Bright button colors are polarizing
- Some button cap icons are of limited use
What's in the box
- ClubSport Steering Wheel F1 Esports V2
- CSL Elite Magnetic Paddle Module (pre-installed)
- QR2 Wheel-Side (packaged separately)
- Quick Guide