What it is
The Grid Engineering MPX v2 is a flagship formula wheel at $1,210, designed and CNC machined in the UK. The MPX sits in the boutique tier alongside Ascher Racing and Cube Controls, built for Simucube SQR wireless with a standard 50mm/70mm PCD bolt pattern. Grid Engineering (formerly Grid by Sim-Lab) have built a reputation for understated, function-first engineering, and the MPX v2 is their statement product.
The v2 revision refined the original MPX with improved button feel, updated encoder hardware, and a built-in display option (paired with the Grid DDU5 digital dash). All-aluminium touch points throughout, which reviewers consistently note as a differentiator against competitors with plastic elements at higher prices.
Who it’s for
Simucube owners who want a premium UK-engineered formula wheel with no-nonsense build quality and aluminium everywhere. If you race open-wheelers, prototypes, or any formula class in iRacing and value tactile quality over flashy aesthetics, the MPX v2 delivers. The understated design appeals to sim racers who prefer function over branding.
Reviewers consistently describe it as one of the most refined formula wheels available, with build quality that matches or exceeds wheels costing $200-400 more.
In use
The all-aluminium construction is immediately apparent. Every rotary encoder, every switch surround, every button cap is machined metal. Cold to the touch, precisely fitted, zero play in any component. This is the tactile quality that separates boutique wheels from mid-range offerings.
The button feel is excellent. Rotary encoders have well-defined detents that work reliably with gloves. The overall ergonomics are compact and race-focused, with inputs positioned for fast access during competition.
The optional DDU5 display integration is clean. The screen sits flush in the wheel body rather than bolted on as an afterthought.
What to watch out for
Currently listed as out of stock in the snapshot. Grid Engineering operate in small batches, so availability can be intermittent. Check their website directly for pre-order or waitlist options.
At $1,210, this competes with the Ascher Racing F64-SC V3 ($1,299) and the Cube Controls F-Pro ($1,000). The F-Pro is $210 cheaper; the F64-V3 offers 64 inputs and native Simucube wireless. The MPX v2’s differentiator is the all-aluminium touch points and UK manufacturing.
Simucube ecosystem primarily. Works via SQR wireless or wired USB. Less native support for MOZA or Fanatec bases without adapters.
Verdict
A beautifully engineered formula wheel from a small UK manufacturer that competes at the top of the flagship tier. The all-aluminium construction, precise button feel, and clean display integration justify the price. Intermittent stock availability is the main practical barrier. If you can get one, and you value machining quality above all else, the MPX v2 is among the best formula wheels available.