A single-seater wheel designed for speed

The ClubSport Steering Wheel Flat 1 V2 is clearly designed for a specific type of driver: those who race in formula and prototype cars, with tight steering angles and quick movements. Its Flat 1 rim features a flat design at the top and bottom, a 27.5 cm diameter modeled after a real single-seater, and a compact grip that encourages drivers to keep their hands at the nine and three o’clock positions. This is a specialist steering wheel, not a compromise model that tries to do it all.

Aluminum and suede-like fabric: the essence of this premium material

The rim is made of brushed and anodized aluminum, then covered with genuine suede-like leather. This is the same combination found on real racing steering wheels, and it enhances both grip and the feeling of solidity when you hold it. Weighing in at 692 grams for the rim alone, the wheel remains easy to handle while retaining that sense of solidity that sets a ClubSport product apart from an entry-level steering wheel.

The Universal Hub V2, the true brain behind the steering wheel

This model is a set: the Flat 1 rim pairs with the ClubSport Universal Hub V2, which comes with the QR2 quick-release mechanism on the steering wheel side. The hub is what makes it all work. There are sixteen buttons on the front panel—four clusters of three buttons—and a 7-way FunkySwitch that controls up, down, left, and right inputs, the center press, and the rotary encoder. A three-digit LED display shows the Tuning Menu functions and telemetry for compatible games, and it can be oriented in either direction depending on the mounting position.

Magnetic palettes and modularity

The ClubSport magnetic paddle module comes pre-installed. It uses neodymium magnets that provide the crisp click and firm resistance sought after for quick gear shifts. Fanatec provides both small and large paddles to accommodate different rim diameters and individual preferences. The hub is also designed to be modular: it can be mounted upright or flat, and the button blocks, paddles, and FunkySwitch can be removed to lighten the assembly or customize the ergonomics. A DataPort-C connector is included to connect the Podium Button Module Endurance and further expand the number of controls.

Compatibility: Choosing the Right Platform

Something to check before buying, because this is where many people get it wrong. This version of the Flat 1 V2 is fully compatible with Windows PCs. It works on PS4, but some features are limited by the console’s capabilities. However, it is not compatible with Xbox: Fanatec offers a dedicated version of the hub for that purpose. As for the base, the QR2 mount opens the door to the brand’s entire recent ecosystem, from the Podium DD1 and DD2 to the ClubSport V2 and V2.5, including the CSL Elite, the CSL DD, and the Gran Turismo DD Pro.

Who is this steering wheel designed for?

The Flat 1 V2 is designed for intermediate to advanced drivers who already know what they want. It’s not a versatile first-time purchase: it’s a distinctive wheel, geared toward modern formula and GT racing, meant to be mounted on an existing Fanatec base. For those building a cockpit around a single-seater and wanting a full suite of electronics without upgrading to the more expensive Formula models, it occupies an interesting position in the lineup, between the simplicity of a round steering wheel and the all-in-one design of the F1 steering wheels.