No, a flock of parakeets didn't just get loose in the room. That's the sound of the Renault Megane RS's tires (most likely the overworked fronts) as it sets its Nurburgring front-drive lap record of 8:07.97.

For the full scoop on the record run, check out our previous article here.

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