Here's how Formula 1 steering wheels have evolved over the years

Formula 1 is considered the pinnacle of motorsport, so it's no surprise that even the steering wheel has evolved to the point where it does a lot more than just turn the front wheels.

It's not always been so complicated, though. This video shows how the steering wheel has gone from a simple wood and aluminium construction in the 1950s to the button festooned-lightweight part seen in modern F1 cars.