Fanatec ClubSport Steering Wheel Formula V2.5
The ClubSport Formula V2.5 is an enthusiast open-wheel rim with an integrated OLED, rev and flag LEDs, and magnetic paddles for PC and PlayStation Fanatec setups. It is ideal for F1, IndyCar, and sports-car racing on a Fanatec base. Skip it if you are on Xbox (this version is not licensed — the V2.5 X is) or want a round GT or rally rim. It is a rim only and needs a compatible base.
In Setup Gear Guide's cockpit
Hands-on · I own this
Kyle Romero — I own and use this
This is the wheel that lives on the base most of the time — it's my daily for sports-car racing and the odd open-wheeler. The integrated OLED and rev LEDs are genuinely useful once you stop staring at the on-screen dash, and the magnetic paddles feel great.
It isn't my only rim, though: I keep a round ClubSport Steering Wheel RS on the base for NASCAR and dirt ovals, where a fully round wheel just makes more sense. The Formula stays my road, GT and open-wheel daily — if you race a mix of disciplines, plan on two rims rather than one.
Two honest caveats: it's the PC/PlayStation version, so it is not Xbox-licensed (you'd need the V2.5 X for Xbox), and the leather grips do show wear over time if you race bare-handed — which is exactly why I wear gloves. It's also a rim only; it needs a compatible Fanatec base to do anything.
This is my own unit, photographed in my cockpit. Owning it never changes its score — how I score. See the full rig: my cockpit.
Scores
BreakdownHideOverall66±6Caliber-forward blend — tier caliber + within-tier price rank 30%, value 25%, confidence 20%, compatibility 15%, upgrade path 10% — renormalized over applicable dimensions.
Scores
BreakdownHideCaliber-forward blend — tier caliber + within-tier price rank 30%, value 25%, confidence 20%, compatibility 15%, upgrade path 10% — renormalized over applicable dimensions.
Tier 'enthusiast', adjusted for in-class price position and source coverage.
2 native fit(s).
2 independent/primary source(s), 3 cited in total; 2 field(s) flagged for verification.
Tier 'enthusiast', adjusted for in-class price headroom, sourcing, and verification state.
Tier 'enthusiast' baseline with 2 native ecosystem(s) carrying into higher-tier setups.
Priced in the 74th percentile of its enthusiast-tier peers in this category.
The ± band on the overall score reflects sourcing confidence — wider when fewer specs are verified.
Specifications
| Spec | Value | Verification |
|---|---|---|
| quick release | Fanatec Qr2Sourced | Sourced |
| rim diameter (mm) | 270Sourced | Sourced |
| wheel shape | formulaSourced | Sourced |
| display | oledSourced | Sourced |
| material | leatherSourced | Sourced |
| xbox licensed | noFlagged | Flagged |
5/6 detail specs sourced · 1 flagged for verification. Amber rows are flagged for verification — we show them as reported, not confirmed.
- releaseYear: Generation inferred (leather + Magnetic Paddle Module refresh of V2); no published date
- xbox licensed: Buyer-critical spec not yet tied to a source.
Verdict
Best for
- Open-wheel and formula racing (F1, IndyCar, single-seaters)
- Fanatec owners on PC/PlayStation who want an integrated OLED + rev LEDs
Who should skip this
- Xbox players (this PC/PS version isn't Xbox-licensed — the V2.5 X is)
- GT/rally drivers who want a round rim
Where to buy
List price $400
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Platform support
- PlayStation: On a PS-licensed Fanatec base
- Xbox: Not Xbox-licensed (use the V2.5 X for Xbox)
Ecosystem
Compatibility
Built around Fanatec ecosystem, Fanatec QR2. Make sure the rest of your build uses the same platform before you buy — mismatched sockets, mounts or standards are the most common return reason. Check it in the builder →
Upgrade path
Buying today, the Fanatec ClubSport Formula V3 scores higher for less — the smarter pick in steering wheels unless you specifically want this one. See it →