12/29/2023 0 Comments F1 2020 steering wheelsThe dial is used to control an array of settings such as BITE (to find the clutch bite point ), TRQ (torque), BBW (Brake-By-Wire) and TYRE. So, the amount of harvest will be less compared to the boost supplied. Strat in short means the strategy dial and it is mainly used to control ERS (energy recovery system) harvest and boost settings, through this dial the driver can adjust the balance between energy recovery and energy boost, so say at the start of the race you will usually see drivers in mode “STRAT3” in which there is preference to the boost side of the settings. There are 3 rotary dials, which is in the bottom of the steering wheel. This setting is very important to get optimum balance. Say the driver is taking a left turn so the wheel on the left has to cover lesser distance than the wheel on the right to negotiate the turn.So, in order to prevent the dragging of the tyres the differential instructs the right wheel to be rotated at a higher speed compared to the left. The differential regulates the speed of the wheel of one side in respect to the wheel on other side. The entry and exit rotaries are used to adjust the differential settings while entering a corner and exiting. There are 6 rotary thumb dials which allows the driver to change the settings with just the usage of his thumb while the hand stays on the steering wheel This is used to identify a point of interest in the data as indicated by the driver. The RS button is used during the start of the race, pressing it accesses a pre-set launch map which includes optimal clutch bite and ERS settings thereby helping in preventing the wheel spin during the launch. This is used by the driver to communicate via the radio to the pit wall. The Pit-lane speed limiter button is used to limit the speed of the car to the designated pit-lane speed limit of 60 Kmph in the pit lane. The driver instructs the pit crew and the team that he is about to enter the pits by pressing PC button thus allowing the pit crew to be ready with the tyres. Pressing the overtake button gives maximum boost from the engine and the ERS system which increases the BHP during the period of time. The confirm button which is used to acknowledge any instruction coming from the pit wall. Pressing this button in the pre designated DRS zone opens the DRS flap present on the rear wing thus reducing drag on the straights and helps in achieving better straight line speeds. Both, neutral and reverse can be engaged by the “N” button, by either just one press or a long press. So, there’s a dedicated button for this purpose. The gear shift levers which are mounted at the back cannot engage reverse and neutral gears. Mercedes Driver Valtteri Bottas explains the working of the 2019 F1 Steering Wheel.
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