Movie to see the history of the 60 years of evolution of F1's steering wheel at a stroke

History of F1 which is the highest peak of motor sports is the history of technology evolution. Every year, technologies that evolve appear not only in engines and aero parts, but also in steering wheels (steering wheel), and see the design of the steering wheel for 60 years at a stretch Movie "The Evolution of F1 Steering WheelsI can understand the evolutionary transition clearly.

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Uncrowned emperorSterling MossSteering.


The steering of the 1950s was made of wood and aluminum.


With a sign of Moss.


Jim ClarkThe steering is red and fashionable.


Graham HillSteering. It remains in a deformed state due to a crash.


In 1970Jack BrabhamWith steering wheel ......


In 1978James HuntCompared to the steering, there is no big difference in shape.


However, an electronic switch was attached to the hunt steering. From this time on, the role of steering will expand beyond steering wheel operation.


Emerson FittipaldiTo the steering of ... ...


A quick release system is installed so that it can be removed immediately in case of emergency.


In 1982Derek WarwickThe steering wheel of the D shape incorporates a heterogeneous design.


In the Tallmann periodAyrton SennaSteering.


It is signed by Senna.


Ferrari eraGerhard BergerThe steering wheel is shaped like a control stick of an airplane. There is a feeling that we have anticipated the times ahead.


You can also check the dial in the center.


In 1992Michael SchumacherIn the steering wheel, you can check 2 buttons to operate with your thumb.


After three years the buttons increased all at once.


In the center, how much cheap Casio is attached.


Since the first half of the 1990's, paddle shifts have been mounted on the steering wheel with the introduction of semi-automatic transmissions.


In Schumacher's steering in 1996 ... ...


A lamp indicating shift timing is installed.


Schumacher's steering wheel was full of switches in 1999.


Engine mapping, brake bias, traction control, team radio, pit speed limiter, hand clutch, lights in rainy weather, etc. are now all done with steering.


In 2000Eddie IrvineTo the steering of ... ...


A digital display is installed.


In 2000Jarno TrulliTo the steering of ... ...


What a character of MasterCard. The advertisement of the sponsor company will be displayed also in the steering.


The shape of the steering wheel around 2000 will vary from team to team.




In 2002Kimi RaikkonenThe shape of the steering wheel looks like a control stick. It is a shape which makes it because it is a small F1 machine of lock to rock.


Main material has been changed from metal to carbon fiber for weight saving.


And the steering of 2014 is like this. It is a multi-function for the shape which is similar to the handle of general passenger car but not similar.