About Us

The Squad of The French Simracer

Three enthusiasts, a Simracing-born adventure designed to stay close to every customer and offer more than just a service: a genuine relationship built on listening and expertise.

Lucas Marino (Founder & Technical Support Manager)
Passion, Innovation & Technical Expertise

Founded in 2021, The French Simracer was born from Lucas Marino’s passion for motorsport. With over 15 years of experience as a mechanic in top-level championships such as Formula Renault, the World Endurance Championship, Formula 1, and Formula E, Lucas has gained deep expertise in automotive performance technology.

Back home, he turned to racing simulators to keep his passion alive. Aware of their growing importance in real-world racing, he decided to put his technical knowledge to work for the Simracing community, making high-end gear accessible to enthusiasts.

🛠 The creation of The French Simracer
In 2021, Lucas launched The French Simracer to share his experience and offer premium Simracing equipment. His goal: push the limits of virtual driving by providing innovative, immersive accessories.

The French Simracer quickly became one of the first Simagic resellers in Europe—and the first in France—showing his forward-thinking approach and commitment to high-quality gear.

🔧 Technical Support Manager & RMA Specialist
In addition to being the founder, Lucas is also the RMA specialist and leads the support team. With his strong technical background, he's the go-to expert for repairs, troubleshooting, and customer support. He ensures every customer receives high-quality service.

Jean-Marie Zmiro (CEO)
A Journey Between IT and Simracing

Jean-Marie is an IT professional—and a true tech geek. His in-depth knowledge of PC hardware makes him an essential figure for configuration and optimization.

His passion began in childhood, playing classics like Monaco GP and GP2. In 2009, his friends gave him a Logitech G25—the start of his Simracing journey and, later, a professional career.

🏁 A career in Simracing
In 2011, Jean-Marie co-founded a Simracing team. He later joined RSeat’s European distribution team, where he spent 13 years as partner and International Marketing Manager, helping clients optimize their setups.

📖 A new chapter
In 2024, he turned 40, moved back to Vendée, and joined Lucas in the The French Simracer adventure. Their shared values and teamwork helped grow the brand into a recognized name in the market.

His experience gave him a vast network of manufacturers and distributors. His deep industry knowledge makes him a walking address book for Simracing.

In 2025, he became CEO, aiming to expand the product range and stay aligned with a fast-evolving market. His customer-first mindset continues to define the brand.

Maxence Lesprillier (COO & Product Expert)
Expertise and Passion for Simracing

From a young age, Maxence was passionate about cars and motorsports. He discovered Simracing with Indianapolis 500 on MS-DOS, then dove into racing wheels with a Per4mer by Platinum Sound.

He sharpened his skills on iconic sims like Gran Turismo, GTR, RFactor, and iRacing, building deep expertise in Simracing gear.

🎮 Fully committed to Simracing
After 20 years in automotive marketing and sales, Maxence left the corporate world to turn his passion into a profession. He joined The French Simracer as COO, contributing with his hardware expertise, product testing, and content creation—while also continuing his YouTube channel, Serial Driver.

🔍 An expert supporting the community
With a broad knowledge of all major brands, Maxence helps customers make the right gear choices. He’s known for offering honest advice, tailored to each Simracer’s needs.

A respected voice in the Simracing world, Maxence shapes the company’s direction with a Simracer-first mindset, and remains accessible to guide every enthusiast.

Our Commitment: Expertise, Experience & Customer Satisfaction

At The French Simracer, we’re more than just a retailer. With over a decade of experience, we choose only the best-performing gear to offer maximum immersion and precision.

Our strength is in our hands-on knowledge: we test and use what we sell. We’re proud to provide expert advice, reliable service, and personalized support—backed by positive reviews and a tight-knit community.

And because we’re Simracers first, you’ll often find us racing online in the evenings—on iRacing, rFactor 2, LMU, or AMS2. After work, we hit the track with the same people we support—because at the heart of it all, it’s the passion that connects us.

After all, we’re not just in this industry—we’re true Simracing OGs.