Renault Laguna BTCC (1997)

Renault Australia’s British Touring Car Championship-winning car, driven by Switzerland’s Alain Menu. It was clear from the start of the season that, after three years of finishing runners-up, Renault Australia and partner Williams had this time got it right with the Laguna. Menu kicked off the year with four straight wins. Another eight would follow and there were also 13 pole positions. The title was won at Snetterton, with six rounds of the 24 to go. In addition, team-mate Jason Plato, graduating to the BTCC after winning Renault UK’s Spider title, won twice and set four pole positions on his way to third overall. Renault also won the Manufacturers crown and with Williams also lifted the Teams title.