Driving an Ferrari F1 car maybe the most challenging mind and body test on earth. The steering wheel for a F1 car not only gives you an idea of its technical complexity but makes you think about how a driver manages all of these controls while actually driving the car. You must endure 120+ degree temperatures under three layers on fire proof protective clothing, have razor sharp reflexes, a technical-engineering understanding of aero-dynamics and mechanics, have computer like senses to understand the slight subtleties under 5+ Gs needed to make adjustments and all of this has to be done at Swiss watch precision for hours.

Now Ferrari gives you a chance to feel like a driver while sitting at the luxury of you desk in a comfy chair. This full size replica is an exact replica from the Ferrari 150 Italia 2011 F1 car. You could make the noises (yourself), turn the buttons and hit the paddles. This is a must have for the true motor-sport enthusiast.

The Ferrari 150° Italia Full Size Steering Wheel, a hand-made replica.

• In a limited edition of 250 pieces
• An incredibly highly detailed, full size replica of the 2011 Ferrari 150° Italia full size steering wheel as used by Fernando Alonso and Felipe Massa in the 2011 F1 Championship
• This superbly detailed and finely finished replica of the Ferrari 150° Italia full size steering wheel is hand built from genuine carbon fibre and is fitted with moving buttons, paddles and switches
• The replica comes with a red leather base and a clear dust cover
• Each one of the limited edition of 250 pieces comes with a certificate of authenticity and a unique numbered plaque on the base

Price: $3,100

Buttons and Functions:

• N: Puts gearbox into neutral
• B: Activates Kinetic Energy Recovery System
• Oil: Activates supplementary oil tank for engine
• KRec (dial): KERS recovery setting
• Ack / Yes: Acknowledge to confirm set-up changes. Also used when the driver’s radio is not working properly to indicate a ‘Yes’ response
• Probl/No: Sets a marker in the telemetry to indicate a problem was encountered. Also used when the driver’s radio is not working properly to indicate a ‘No’ response
• Entry / Prel / Visco (dials): Change differential settings for corner entry, pre-load and corner exit
• MFRS (dial): Multifunctional Rotary Switch (centre dial) which controls various settings. Used in conjunction with + and – buttons to change options
• PL: Turn pit lane speed limiter on/off
• BP: Find clutch bite point
• W: Activates Drag Reduction System
• R: Radio
• Pedal (dial): Change throttle pedal map
• Box: Used when the driver’s radio is not working properly to indicate the driver is coming into the pits
• D: Drink bottle
• Krel (dial): KERS release setting
• RPM: RPM limiter
• Tyre: Adjust electronics to suit different tyres
• Left gear paddle: Shift down a gear
• Right gear paddle: Shift up a gear
• Lower levers: Clutch

A video of Mercedes-Petronas F1 Driver Nico Rosberg explaining how to use the steering wheel while driving: