Motorsport: Paddon 10th after opening stage in Spain

Hayden Paddon during Day Two of the WRC France. Photo / Getty Images

Hyundai driver Hayden Paddon's finished 10th in the opening special stage of Rally Spain.

The Kiwi WRC driver has finished 6.1 seconds down on stage winner Ott Tanak.

The first full day of the rally is overnight tonight.

Spain is a multi surface event - combining both tarmac and gravel roads.

Paddon is fourth in the championship.