New for 2016, the TAG Heuer Best Lap Trophy has further intensified the level of competition in the FIA World Touring Car Championship with drivers vying for the prize – and an engraved TAG Heuer watch – at each round of the WTCC.
Going to the driver setting the fastest lap of all between the Opening Race and Main Race, the award has been something of a José María López benefit with Citroën’s star performer setting the standard on five occasions. Rob Huff is a double winner, while Tom Chilton, Ferenc Ficza and Hugo Valente have also claimed the honours.
| Event | Winner | Time |
|---|---|---|
| WTCC Race of France | Rob Huff | 1m30.455s* |
| WTCC Race of Slovakia | José María López | 2m06.669s |
| WTCC Race of Hungary | José María López | 2m09.820s |
| WTCC Race of Morocco | Hugo Valente | 1m23.087s** |
| WTCC Race of Germany | Tom Chilton | 8m47.586s |
| WTCC Race of Russia | Ferenc Ficza | 1m53.843s |
| WTCC Race of Portugal | Rob Huff | 1m58.585s** |
| WTCC Race of Argentina | José María López | 1m45.899s |
| WTCC Race of Japan | José María López | 1m58.061s |
| WTCC Race of China | José María López | 1m52.224s |
*Indicates new lap record; **Establishes new lap record