A highly detailed and exceptionally desirable piece of Formula One-inspired engineering, this steering wheel is a full-scale 1:1 replica of the design used on the Renault R26 — the car that carried Fernando Alonso to his second World Drivers’ Championship and secured Renault the 2006 Constructors’ title.

The 2006 season marked one of the defining campaigns of the V8 era, with Renault and Alonso prevailing in a fiercely contested battle at the very highest level of the sport. The R26 remains one of Formula One’s most iconic modern title-winning cars, making this replica an especially compelling tribute to a landmark moment in racing history.

Faithfully recreated at full scale, this steering wheel mirrors the intricate design and visual complexity of the original. In a Formula One car, the steering wheel serves as the nerve centre — the primary interface between driver and machine — integrating controls for gear changes, clutch operation, engine settings, radio communication, and a wide range of race-critical adjustments. This replica captures that same dense layout of switches, paddles, and rotary controls, all positioned for rapid, intuitive use.

Constructed from lightweight composite-style materials and finished to a high standard, the piece reflects the extraordinary sophistication of mid-2000s Formula One technology. Compact yet visually striking, it embodies the transition toward increasingly advanced cockpit control systems during a defining era of the sport.

While not a race-used component, this 1:1 replica is a rare and evocative display piece — offering collectors and enthusiasts a tangible connection to one of the most celebrated seasons in modern Formula One history.

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Miami Auction LOT 042 - 2006 Renault R26 Steering Wheel - Replica