Alain Menu

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

Records

Alain Menu stands as a titan of touring car racing, a man whose career defies the typical expiration date of a driver. With two BTCC titles, a legendary association with the Renault Laguna, and a continued presence in the sport as a coach and advisor at age 63, he remains a respected figure in motorsport. His achievement of winning the BTCC twice during the Super Touring era is a unique distinction that sets him apart from his peers.

AwardsAlain Menu won the British Touring Car Championship twice, in 1997 and 2005, making him the only driver to achieve this feat during the Super Touring era. He also finished as runner-up in the championship in both 1995 and 1996. In the World Touring Car Championship, his best finish was second place overall in the 2012 season.

Records & Feats

Only double BTCC winner in Super Touring era

Historic First·2005

Menu is the only driver to win the British Touring Car Championship twice during the 1991–2000 Super Touring era.

Longevity in BTCC

Career Milestone·2014

Menu remained competitive in the BTCC at age 50, returning to the grid in 2014 after a hiatus.