Nasser Al-Attiyah was gracious in defeat after a final-stage puncture cost him a shot at claiming a record-extending sixth Cyprus Rally victory.

Alexandros Tsouloftas hit back from the disappointment of his retirement on day one of the Cyprus Rally to go fastest across Sunday’s final leg and win the prestigious Golden Stage in the process.

Norbert Herczig made it two FIA European Rally Championship podiums in as many events with another impressive rookie performance, this time on the Cyprus Rally.

FIA European Rally Championship Junior Under 28 regular Laurent Pellier scored a near-perfect victory in the ERC3 support category on the Cyprus Rally, winning by more than 13 minutes.

Cypriot Petros Panteli scored a dream maiden FIA European Rally Championship ERC2 category win on the Cyprus Rally, cruising home safely after issues struck nearest challenger Panikos Polykarpou.

Simos Galatariotis cemented his status as a local legend by scoring a dramatic last-gasp FIA European Rally Championship victory over Bruno Magalhães by 0.6s on his home event, the Cyprus Rally.