Slotted behind the car’s halo and set deep within its tub, F1 drivers have more than two dozen buttons, knobs, rotary dials, menus, displays, and LEDs to interact with on the steering wheel.

F1 Champion Fernando Alonso had his steering wheel separated from the column in his hands during practice session.

The F1 champion made his way into the final corner at Bahrain International Circuit when suddenly the steering wheel appeared ...