Best wheels for F1 25 – top budget and premium wheels and wheelbases
If you're looking for a new wheel or wheelbase, specifically for F1 25 or formula racing, here are some options to consider.
With the 2025 Formula 1 season now at the halfway stage, and with F1 25 being well-received by players and critics alike since its release earlier this year, there's no better time to get on track in the virtual world. But, you're going to need a decent sim racing setup, which includes a wheel and a direct drive wheelbase, if you're at a decent level.
That's why we're rounding up the best wheels for F1 25, including everything from the best Xbox and PS5 options to premium and budget options. We've covered an awful lot of options below. Happy shopping!
Best Xbox wheelbase for F1 25
Logitech G Pro Racing Wheel
Thankfully, compatibility with Xbox is becoming much more common these days when it comes to sim racing equipment, and the best I've tested to date is the Logitech G Pro Racing Wheel. Priced at £999 / $999 / AU$1,799.95, it includes a wheelbase with 11Nm of torque, plus a wheel, and it's also compatible with PC!
In my Logitech G Pro review, I remarked that it's a "strong proposition, offering superb performance and excellent build quality", and I stand by that! It's not cheap, but it's the best option for Xbox players right now.
Best PS5 wheelbase for F1 25
Fanatec ClubSport DD+
PlayStation compatibility is getting better, but options are still few and far between in the sim racing hardware space. Thankfully, though, Fanatec's biggest and best wheelbase, the Fanatec ClubSport DD+, is compatible with PS5, PS4, and PC. It boasts 15Nm of torque, making it one of the more powerful wheelbases on the market. It is a superb piece of kit, and in my Fanatec ClubSport DD+ review, I said that it is a "stunning premium option for hardcore sim racers who want a dedicated F1-style setup."
It's not for beginners; it's for experienced sim racers who want to get the most out of their sim racing and chase realism and performance, regardless of price, as it will set you back €999.95, which roughly converts to £865 / $1168 / AU$1776.
Fanatec ClubSport DD+ - €999.95, roughly converts to £865 / $1168 / AU$1776
Best budget wheelbase for F1 25
Moza R9
Moza's entire product line is incredibly price-competitive, but the Moza R9 wheelbase is probably the best budget wheelbase on the entire market. Priced at just £319, or £359 for the V3 version, it delivers 9Nm of torque and is crafted with aviation-grade aluminium alloy. With the V3 version, you also get support for iRacing's 360Hz mode and a 21-bit magnetic encoder with a 2.09 million resolution.
In my Moza R9 review, I said it delivered "big performance in a small package, and at a bargain price," and that just about sums it up. It's a truly excellent deal, considering the performance on offer.
Best premium wheelbase for F1 25
Simagic Alpha Ultimate
If you want the very best performance, the Simagic Alpha Ultimate is a truly premium wheelbase, delivering a huge 23Nm of torque. Now, you might think this thing would cost the earth but, at a comparatively impressive price of just $899, which roughly converts to £665, it's one of the best deals in sim racing hardware right now.
Simagic Alpha Ultimate - $899 (roughly converts to £665 / AU$1,367)
Best budget wheel for F1 25
Fanatec ClubSport Steering Wheel F1 Esports V2
Formula-style wheels are often some of the most premium sim racing wheels you can buy, sometimes costing well over £1000 (as you'll read about further on down). However, the Fanatec ClubSport Steering Wheel F1 Esports V2 is a genuine steal at just £210 (rough conversion from $239.95 / $269.99 / AU$429.90).
Okay, it doesn't have any fancy features, like a big LCD screen, but considering the build quality and the fact that it's an officially licensed F1 and F1 Esports product, it's the best budget F1 25 wheel in my book, and with few compromises.
Fanatec ClubSport Steering Wheel F1 Esports V2 - £210 (rough conversion from $239.95 / $269.99 / AU$429.90
Best premium wheel for F1 25
Asetek Invicta Formula
If you have money to burn and you want the very best sim racing wheel possible for F1 25, then I'd have to direct you towards the Asetek Invicta Formula, a custom, hand-built formula-style wheel that you can customise to your liking before buying.
There are 144 individual input options, a 4.3" LCD, 60Hz display, exchangeable handles, and it is made from forged and woven carbon. It's truly a work of art, but one that you can use to go sim racing. The price? Before any customisation, you're looking at €1,249.99, which roughly converts to £1,082 / $1,461. But if you want the best, that's the price to pay.
So, there you have it, those are some of the best options for F1 25 when it comes to wheelbase and wheels. See you out on track.
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