A flat-bottom steering wheel designed for the Fanatec ecosystem

The CSL Steering Wheel Flat 1 V2 is not a standalone steering wheel; it is a kit designed to connect to a Fanatec base and work in tandem with it. Fanatec assembles it using two of its own components: the ClubSport Wheel Rim Flat 1 and the CSL Universal Hub V2. The result is a flat steering wheel with a 30 cm diameter—a well-balanced size that works equally well for GTs, single-seaters, and prototypes, without being overly specialized for any single discipline.

Aluminum, leather, and a real boost in rigidity on the V2

The rim is made of brushed and anodized aluminum, wrapped in smooth automotive leather accented with gold topstitching, and finished with gold-anodized aluminum screws. It’s a rim that prioritizes understated elegance over flashiness. The major improvement in the V2 lies in an additional metal reinforcement that increases the overall rigidity by up to 23 percent compared to the previous generation—a key factor when connecting a powerful Direct Drive base. Fanatec also took this opportunity to redesign the gearshift paddles.

The CSL Universal V2 hub—everything is controlled from the bezel

All the electronics are housed in the hub. It features eight standard snap-dome buttons, a two-position rocker switch, two two-position toggle switches, and a seven-way FunkySwitch with a rotary encoder, all arranged in control clusters. A Tuning Menu button provides access to force feedback settings, and a small three-digit LED display confirms the values without requiring the driver to take their eyes off the steering wheel. All settings can then be managed via the Fanatec Driver, making this hub a true control tower positioned at the center of the rim.

Quick Mounting and Connection

As for the attachment system, the wheel features the Quick Release QR1 Lite on the wheel side, which tightens onto the axle by hand without tools, and is compatible with the sturdier QR2 system for those who want to upgrade in this area. Installation remains simple, and the quick-release mechanism allows you to change the chainring in just a few seconds if your setup includes multiple chainrings.

Compatibility: Something to Check Carefully

This steering wheel is designed for the brand’s base models: the ClubSport V2 and V2.5, the CSL Elite, the CSL DD, the Gran Turismo DD Pro, and the Podium DD1 and DD2. In terms of platforms, it works on PC and PlayStation-compatible base models. Please note that this model is not compatible with Xbox. For Xbox users, Fanatec offers a dedicated version called the ClubSport Steering Wheel Flat 1 V2, which you should choose if you play on a Microsoft console. It’s best to check your setup before ordering.

For whom, and at what level of setup?

The CSL Steering Wheel Flat 1 V2 is designed for drivers who already own a Fanatec base and are looking for a versatile, sleek, and durable steering wheel—without aiming for the very high end of the market. Its versatile diameter, metal construction, and fully integrated hub make it a component you can keep for a long time while upgrading the rest of your setup around it. It’s a solid mid-range steering wheel, designed to last in a cockpit that’s gradually being upgraded.