Andreas Mikkelsen is the leader after stage 1 of IRC Rally Cyprus. The difference between the first and the next three drivers is too big for the short stage of 3.2 km only. Second place for Juho Hanninen at +3.1 seconds who said that is being surprised by the grip of his tyres.
In stage 1 there are some problems for Patrik Sandell who said that missed the right rhythm of the stage.
Results after stage 1:
1. A. Mikkelsen 2:48.9
2. J. Hanninen +3.1
3. J. Kopecy +3.3
4. F. Loix +3.6
5. T. Neuville +4.1
6. T. Arai +8.9
For tomorrow there are 4 stages with two passed over 24 and 18 km stages.