More importantly, the F1 steering system is setup with variable steering ratios so that they never (at least in racing), have to release the wheel. Even the hairpin at Monaco takes only 1/2 a turn [1] of the steering wheel.
Having to turn a rectangular steering wheel more than half a turn in ordinary driving is a serious safety issue. Installing it on a car for a conceit of fashion is outrageous.
If Tesla wants to install such a wheel, they need to setup the steering so that the full lock-to-lock range is within 180° or 190° of wheel turn. This can be done with variable ratio steering, and could be very cool.
Having to turn a rectangular steering wheel more than half a turn in ordinary driving is a serious safety issue. Installing it on a car for a conceit of fashion is outrageous.
If Tesla wants to install such a wheel, they need to setup the steering so that the full lock-to-lock range is within 180° or 190° of wheel turn. This can be done with variable ratio steering, and could be very cool.
[1] about 38-44 seconds into this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H8rS07ynQ0Q