"I'd figure the steering would be fairly light already.

Until you add the effect of downforce from the aero package...

 

hmm forgot about that.

i wonder how heavy it really is?

 

During the commentary in the IRL race at Infineon, various drivers (male too) were saying how much effort was required and how exhausting it was. They also said that F1 cars have power assist.

 

It was mainly designed for the road courses wasn't it?

 

Also interesting that those who had it could not discuss/acknowledge it under terms of a non-disclosure.
Seems very odd.

 

 

I drove the pseudo indy cars on the Las Vegas oval with the Mario Andretti school - the steering was very heavy and I have no idea how the drivers do it for 500 miles. And, I don't know how Danica at 5'2" and 100 lbs does it at all. The only thing I can figure is that the IRL cars have much lighter steering . . .