About Ventauri
Discover the story of Ventauri, from humble beginnings to competing at the highest levels of professional sim racing. A journey built on passion, dedication, and growth.
Our Story
In the midst of the 2020 global lockdown, Ventauri was born from a shared passion for competitive sim racing, with a vision to reach the highest levels of the sport. What began as a small group of new friends and dedicated racers quickly grew into a respected team, driven by a commitment to excellence and a desire to push the boundaries of what's possible in virtual motorsport.
Over the years, we've evolved from a tight-knit family into one of the most successful and competitive teams in the F1 sim racing community. We've built a strong reputation across multiple platforms, constantly challenging the best teams in both Console and PC racing leagues, while fostering a vibrant community where camaraderie and teamwork thrive.
Today, Ventauri stands at the forefront of the sim racing community, competing in top-tier events like the PSGL E-Series, where we've gone head-to-head with professional F1 organisations such as Red Bull, Ferrari, McLaren, and more. We've also been focusing on innovation, recently developing a cutting-edge database to support our engineering team and automate data collection from our drivers. This technological advancement allows us to continually refine our performance and push the limits of what's possible. With an unwavering commitment to growth, we continue to redefine what it means to challenge at the highest level in the world of sim racing.
Our Mission
To create a competitive yet supportive environment where sim racers push the boundaries of virtual motorsport, while fostering a sense of family, fun, and camaraderie. We are committed to excellence both on and off the track, supporting each other’s growth, success, and enjoyment throughout the journey.
Our Vision
To be at the forefront of sim racing, competing at the highest level while creating pathways for our drivers and engineers to reach the pinnacle of Esports. By partnering with prominent organisations, we aim to support our drivers in achieving their dreams, all while nurturing a supportive community where every member can thrive.
Our Values
Excellence
Driven to be the best, we set the highest standards and consistently strive for peak performance in everything we do.
Teamwork
Collaboration lies at the core of our success, as we unite to work toward common goals and celebrate our collective achievements.
Innovation
Embracing new ideas, technologies, and strategies, we constantly seek ways to evolve and stay ahead in the world of sim racing.
Passion
A deep love for sim racing fuels our drive to innovate, improve, and compete at the highest level.
Community
Building a strong, supportive environment where every member feels valued and empowered to thrive, both on and off the track.
Growth
By fostering an environment of continuous improvement, we support both personal and professional development, helping every team member reach their full potential.
Our Journey
Team Founded
The team was officially founded and shortly taken over by current team principal, Harley Lewis. Alongside him, Oliver Bowring & William Utting.
Initial Rebrand
We rebranded as Never Last Racing (NLR). This was the official start of the long journey ahead. Our own name, our own colours, our own vision. The start of something special. A family was born.
Stepping Stone
Started to show some signs of growth within the team, while challenging more than ever in competitive leagues. Friendships were formed and the family feel of the team was vibrant.
Breakout Year
This was our breakout year. We built a roster good enough to challenge the top teams on Console, with two of our drivers qualifying for the prestigious "Challengers" event & started to build from the bottom upwards on PC, even securing the signing of a certain Dutch Esports Driver named Joris Croezen.
Success & Hardship
The first 6 months of the year, we had our biggest success on F1 23. The rosters were strong on both Console & PC & we were winning. We brought home many championships and continued to impress. The back end of the year was tough, with some important drivers quitting the game or leaving the team.
Professional Rebrand
Our greatest year to date. We struck our first sponsorship deal and moved towards a more professional working environment, qualifying for PSGL E-Series where we competed against official Esports teams such as Ferrari, Red Bull, McLaren and so on. We also had the privilege of watching 3 previous team members compete in the official Esports season for Haas.
Pushing On
A strong first half of the year — winning events, placing highly across the grid, and enjoying the ride. We made some excellent long-term signings, reshaped our rosters, and made a conscious decision to enjoy the remainder of the current game cycle. All while laying the groundwork for a leaner, more focused team to professionally prepare for the F1 25 DLC.
