Ott Tanak admitted he was “very worried” he’d lose a drought-ending World Rally Championship win in Greece after a gearbox issue struck in the final stage. Tanak had dominated a demanding Acropolis Rally having driven his Hyundai to nine stage wins to open up a 48.8s margin over Toyota's Sebastien Ogier ahead of the 17th and final stage.

Ott Tanak overcame late drama to seal a commanding victory at Acropolis Rally Greece on Sunday and re-ignite his FIA World Rally Championship title challenge.

Estonian Ott Tanak took Hyundai's first win of the season in Greece's Acropolis Rally despite a gearbox scare in the final stage, with Ireland's Josh McErlean finishing 12th overall.