History 2010s

2015 Cyprus Rally (ERC)

Overview

Event Name: 2015 Cyprus Rally

Date: September 25–27, 2015

Start Location: Nicosia, Cyprus

Finish Location: Nicosia, Cyprus

Total Distance: 665 km (208 km competitive)

Participating Teams: 43 crews

The combination of rough gravel, searing heat, and tarmac transitions made this rally as much about survival as outright speed.


Route

Mixed Surface Stages: Gravel and asphalt in the same test.
Mountain Passes: Narrow, winding climbs with drop-offs.
Urban Super Special: Through the streets of Nicosia, crossing the UN buffer zone.

The only rally to feature a stage passing between two countries mid-test.


🏆 Results

Overall Winner
Alexey Lukyanuk & Alexey Arnautov · Ford Fiesta R5
2nd Place
Kajetan Kajetanowicz & Jarosław Baran · Ford Fiesta R5
3rd Place
Dimitar Iliev & Yanaki Yanakiev · Škoda Fabia R5

Lukyanuk’s controlled aggression allowed him to dominate despite mechanical concerns.

Navigation & Challenges

  • Heat Management: Extreme cockpit temps tested crews.
  • Tyre Strategy: Balancing grip across mixed surfaces.
  • Car Preservation: Avoiding punctures was critical.

A rally that demanded brains as much as bravery.

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