If you’ve watched any of the endurance races going on this summer, like the recent 24 Hours of LeMans, then you’ve seen the insane steering wheels that are in these race cars now. In many, if not most, cases they are not only for steering but also the gauges and status and tuning devices for the car. It’s nuts, and the cost of these steering wheels is thousands of dollars. From what we understand, there are many ways for drivers to configure their steering wheel to fit their own personal preferences and needs.
In the video below, Sophia Florsch will be walking us through her steering wheel in the ELMS Imola LMP2 car she drives.
Video Description:
Ever wondered what all those buttons on a racing steering wheel actually do?
In this video, filmed during the European Le Mans Series (ELMS) weekend at Imola, Sophia Flörsch takes you inside the cockpit of her LMP2 prototype with Algarve Pro Racing to explain exactly how it all works.
From the complex steering wheel packed with switches, toggles, and rotary dials, to the custom driver seat, driver change process, and the overall cockpit layout – this is your front-row seat to understand the tools and routines that racing drivers rely on during endurance races.
The LMP2 car, specifically the Oreca 07 with a Gibson V8, is built for speed, consistency, and long-distance performance. It features around 600 horsepower, advanced aerodynamics, and cutting-edge safety systems – making it one of the most competitive classes in global endurance racing.
You’ll learn:
️ What each steering wheel button controls – from radio and lights to brake balance and engine modes
How driver comfort and safety are engineered into the seat and cockpit
How teams manage driver swaps in just seconds during pit stops
This is where precision meets performance – a true look into the workspace of a modern endurance racer.
