Ferrari SF1000: Wake-up Method (Bootloader) using My Thrustmaster Panel. Only if the Ferrari SF1000 is used with a Direct Drive Wheel Base

KB 1892 - EN - 2026-06-10

Product: Formula Wheel Add-On Ferrari SF1000 Edition

System requirements: My Thrustmaster Panel is available only on PC running Windows® 10/11 or later.

The wake-up method (Bootloader) is a procedure that allows you to attempt to reinstall the firmware on your Ferrari SF1000 if it is no longer recognized by your Direct Drive racing wheel base (T598, T818), typically following firmware loss.

This article explains the procedure using the My Thrustmaster Panel application.

Important notice

This article applies only to Ferrari SF1000 used with a Direct Drive racing wheel base (T598, T818).

If you are using an FFB racing wheel base, click here

The Bootloader procedure should only be used when the Ferrari SF1000 is completely inactive (LCD screen does not start, LEDs do not light up, no buttons respond).

It should not be applied if the Ferrari SF1000 is working or experiencing another type of malfunction. To assist you, you can first follow our article: My Ferrari SF1000 does not turn on

1. Prepare your Ferrari SF1000 for connection

Important: the Formula Wheel Add-On Ferrari SF1000 Edition must be detached from the racing wheel base.

Unscrew and remove the paddle shifters from the back of the Ferrari SF1000.

Connect the USB cable to the USB-C port of the Ferrari SF1000.

Wait before connecting the Ferrari SF1000 to the PC.

2. Press and hold buttons 10- and 1+

3. Connect your Ferrari SF1000 to a USB port on the PC while holding buttons 10- and 1+

As soon as the Ferrari SF1000 is connected to the PC, wait 5 seconds, then release buttons 10- and 1+.

The red and orange LEDs on the Ferrari SF1000 should light up.

If the red and orange LEDs do not light up, disconnect the Ferrari SF1000 and try again while firmly pressing buttons 10- and 1+.

You can also try another USB port on your PC.

4. Open My Thrustmaster Panel

Your Ferrari SF1000 is not displayed on the home screen.

Click REFRESH to display the Ferrari SF1000.

5. Click FIRMWARE RECOVERY

- Click OPEN FIRMWARE UPDATER

6. In Firmware Updater

The “Thrustmaster – Firmware Updater” window opens:

- Device: your Ferrari SF1000 appears in [Boot] mode

- Firmware: indicates the firmware version that will be applied

7. Click OK to perform the firmware update

Wait while the firmware loads and DO NOT DISCONNECT the USB connectors, either on the wheel or on the PC.

8. Disconnect and reconnect the Ferrari SF1000 USB as requested

9. The update is confirmed

The LEDs should light up again.

Note: some LEDs may remain off, this is normal.

10. Wake-up procedure complete

Click OK and close the FIRMWARE UPDATER window.

If the procedure did not wake up your Ferrari SF1000:

- If possible, try the procedure on another PC

- Try another USB-C / USB-A cable

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T818 Ferrari SF1000 Simulator Formula Wheel Add-On Ferrari SF1000 Edition