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Formula V3 and Formula V2.5 compared

Fanatec Official • Written by: Fanatec • October 30, 2026
Formula V3 and Formula V2.5 compared

The ClubSport Formula V2.5 was a minor iteration on the Formula V2 - the first major rework of the iconic Fanatec Formula wheel launched in 2012. Unlike the original, which used a metal plate, the V2 used a 5 mm-thick carbon fiber plate to reduce weight while retaining strength. It was one of the first Fanatec wheels to include an OLED display, RGB LEDs, multi-position switches, upgradable paddle modules, and an upgradable quick release – technologies that have spread across much of the Fanatec wheel range.

ClubSport Formula V2.5 (left), ClubSport Formula V3 (right)

Several variations on the Formula V2/V2.5 were created as limited edition F1-licensed steering wheels since Fanatec’s partnership with Formula 1 began in 2018.

The ClubSport Formula V3 is a further evolution of the Fanatec Formula wheel rather than a completely new generation of Fanatec design and technology. It addresses some of the most common requests from our community while retaining its familiar character.

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