The F1 champion made his way into the final corner at Bahrain International Circuit when suddenly the steering wheel appeared ...

F1 Champion Fernando Alonso had his steering wheel separated from the column in his hands during practice session.

In addition to the classic indicators seen on an F1 steering wheel such as speed, gear, time and delta, Hamilton's wheel features information on the race screen including engine mappings used.

Fernando Alonso has opened up on the scary moment the steering wheel of his Aston Martin came off while he was driving. The worrying incident happened during practice at the Bahrain Grand Prix.

FERNANDO ALONSO had a dangerous incident during the Formula One Bahrain Grand Prix after his steering wheel FELL OFF mid lap. The bizarre moment came during the second practice session on Friday.

Fernando Alonso’s steering wheel came off as he was driving ... Alonso has experienced it all during his 22-year F1 career (Photo: Getty) ‘It’s big [the gap to McLaren],’ Red Bull star ...