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Watch four generations of Renaultsport do battle in our latest Best Motoring tribute

Renault hot hatches go head to head at Rockingham Circuit

In the second tribute to Best Motoring, the team race four generations of Renault hot hatches at the Rockingham Circuit.

Jethro drives a 1985 5 GT Turbo, Le Mans winner Andy Wallace has a 1992 Clio Cup, Sebring winner Marino Franchitti competes with a 2000 Clio Cup and Dickie Meaden races the latest Clio Cup. Expect tyre smoke, turbo smoke, worn rubber and lots of excuses - but which car claims the overall victory?

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