Like a smartphone with a 1000 apps, one of which can make phone calls, the modern F1 steering wheel allows the driver to undertake thousands of tasks – one of which is steering an F1 car. It features paddles on the back, toggles on top, thumb wheels, buttons and rotaries around a display. From brake balance to diff settings to ERS modes, it answers the question: how much can a person do with two thumbs and eight fingers while driving at 350km/h? Each wheel is bespoke, with the drivers’ choice of grips and – if the team really likes them – button placement.