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Rachit Thukral
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Rachit Thukral

Rachit Thukral has been part of the Motorsport Network since its early days in 2016. After initially joining the Indian edition, he was promoted to Autosport and Motorsport.com Global in mid-2019.

Over the years, he has covered a wide range of international championships, from Japan’s Super Formula and SUPER GT to Europe’s junior single-seater scene.

More recently, his focus has shifted to MotoGP and the World Endurance Championship, and is set to attend multiple races in 2026. He has also reported extensively on Formula E, the DTM and the Dakar Rally.

Before joining Motorsport Network, he worked at autoX magazine between 2014 and 2015. He began his career in motorsport journalism as a teenager, launching his own independent Formula 1 website.

Latest articles by Rachit Thukral

Acosta may not win a MotoGP race on a KTM - and that’s not a failure

MotoGP
MotoGP
Aragon GP
Acosta may not win a MotoGP race on a KTM - and that’s not a failure

MotoGP unveils pre-season testing plans for 2027

MotoGP
MotoGP
Aragon GP
MotoGP unveils pre-season testing plans for 2027

What was different about Martin’s struggles in Aragon GP?

MotoGP
MotoGP
Aragon GP
What was different about Martin’s struggles in Aragon GP?

Will the 2026 MotoGP title fight boil down to these three riders?

MotoGP
MotoGP
Aragon GP
Will the 2026 MotoGP title fight boil down to these three riders?

Mario Andretti and Jacky Ickx: A friendship that has endured for almost 60 years

WEC
WEC
Mario Andretti and Jacky Ickx: A friendship that has endured for almost 60 years

Why Quartararo refuses to be Yamaha’s “test rider” as he reaches breaking point

MotoGP
MotoGP
Aragon GP
Why Quartararo refuses to be Yamaha’s “test rider” as he reaches breaking point

What we learned from an intriguing MotoGP Aragon GP

MotoGP
MotoGP
Aragon GP
What we learned from an intriguing MotoGP Aragon GP

What Acosta was missing in Aragon GP fight with Marquez

MotoGP
MotoGP
Aragon GP
What Acosta was missing in Aragon GP fight with Marquez

The "scary" slipstream battle between Marquez and Bezzecchi that decided the Aragon GP

MotoGP
MotoGP
Aragon GP
The "scary" slipstream battle between Marquez and Bezzecchi that decided the Aragon GP

MotoGP Aragon GP: Marquez beats Acosta and Bezzecchi for crucial win

MotoGP
MotoGP
Aragon GP
MotoGP Aragon GP: Marquez beats Acosta and Bezzecchi for crucial win

MotoGP Aragon GP: Marquez dominates for sprint win

MotoGP
MotoGP
Aragon GP
MotoGP Aragon GP: Marquez dominates for sprint win

MotoGP Aragon GP: Bezzecchi beats Marquez to sensational pole

MotoGP
MotoGP
Aragon GP
MotoGP Aragon GP: Bezzecchi beats Marquez to sensational pole

MotoGP Aragon GP: Bezzecchi pips Marquez brothers to top Friday practice

MotoGP
MotoGP
Aragon GP
MotoGP Aragon GP: Bezzecchi pips Marquez brothers to top Friday practice

Marquez explains why he told injured Hadjar to miss Dutch GP

MotoGP
MotoGP
Aragon GP
Marquez explains why he told injured Hadjar to miss Dutch GP

Pramac names Guevara as Miller’s replacement for 2027 MotoGP season

MotoGP
MotoGP
Aragon GP
Pramac names Guevara as Miller’s replacement for 2027 MotoGP season

Ogura undergoes surgery after training accident in Japan

MotoGP
MotoGP
Aragon GP
Ogura undergoes surgery after training accident in Japan

Opel completes Formula E line-up with Evans signing

Formula E
Formula E
Opel completes Formula E line-up with Evans signing

Bastianini joins Trackhouse for 2027 MotoGP season after Tech3 exit

MotoGP
MotoGP
Aragon GP
Bastianini joins Trackhouse for 2027 MotoGP season after Tech3 exit

FIA to ban team collusion in Formula E from next season

Formula E
Formula E
London ePrix II
FIA to ban team collusion in Formula E from next season

Verstappen commits to Red Bull until end of F1 2030

Formula 1
Formula 1
Dutch GP
Verstappen commits to Red Bull until end of F1 2030

Did Formula E's London finale go too far with team orders and personal vendettas?

Formula E
Formula E
London ePrix II
Did Formula E's London finale go too far with team orders and personal vendettas?

The changes that thrust BMW into title contention in WEC

WEC
WEC
The changes that thrust BMW into title contention in WEC

Why Buemi is calling time on his Formula E career after 12 seasons

Formula E
Formula E
London ePrix I
Why Buemi is calling time on his Formula E career after 12 seasons

Buemi to leave Formula E after 12 seasons

Formula E
Formula E
London ePrix I
Buemi to leave Formula E after 12 seasons

MotoGP to hold 2027 season launch event in Brazil

MotoGP
MotoGP
British GP
MotoGP to hold 2027 season launch event in Brazil

How MotoGP's summer break has revitalised Aprilia's factory team

MotoGP
MotoGP
British GP
How MotoGP's summer break has revitalised Aprilia's factory team

The nine-way Formula E title fight going down to the wire in London

Formula E
Formula E
London ePrix I
The nine-way Formula E title fight going down to the wire in London

What we learned from MotoGP’s return at the British GP

MotoGP
MotoGP
British GP
What we learned from MotoGP’s return at the British GP

Why MotoGP’s holeshot device ban hasn’t eliminated ride-height problems at starts

MotoGP
MotoGP
British GP
Why MotoGP’s holeshot device ban hasn’t eliminated ride-height problems at starts

MotoGP British GP: Fernandez takes dominant win, Martin extends points lead

MotoGP
MotoGP
British GP
MotoGP British GP: Fernandez takes dominant win, Martin extends points lead

Marquez baffled by “massive” tyre drop in British GP sprint

MotoGP
MotoGP
British GP
Marquez baffled by “massive” tyre drop in British GP sprint

MotoGP British GP: Martin leads Aprilia domination in sprint

MotoGP
MotoGP
British GP
MotoGP British GP: Martin leads Aprilia domination in sprint

MotoGP British GP: Martin on pole with Marquez only sixth

MotoGP
MotoGP
British GP
MotoGP British GP: Martin on pole with Marquez only sixth

MotoGP British GP: Bezzecchi leads Aprilia domination in Friday practice

MotoGP
MotoGP
British GP
MotoGP British GP: Bezzecchi leads Aprilia domination in Friday practice

How the revised WEC 2026 calendar impacts title fight

WEC
WEC
How the revised WEC 2026 calendar impacts title fight

Marquez expects rivals to risk more in hunt for MotoGP title

MotoGP
MotoGP
British GP
Marquez expects rivals to risk more in hunt for MotoGP title

MotoGP title challenger Bezzecchi pessimistic for British GP

MotoGP
MotoGP
British GP
MotoGP title challenger Bezzecchi pessimistic for British GP

Silverstone to continue hosting MotoGP's British GP after new deal

MotoGP
MotoGP
British GP
Silverstone to continue hosting MotoGP's British GP after new deal

KTM replaces Vinales with Espargaro for British GP

MotoGP
MotoGP
British GP
KTM replaces Vinales with Espargaro for British GP

Formula E changes 2027 Monaco date to avoid WEC clash

Formula E
Formula E
Formula E changes 2027 Monaco date to avoid WEC clash

Every circuit to have hosted a WEC round since 2012

WEC
WEC
Every circuit to have hosted a WEC round since 2012

Ferrari and Peugeot start testing updated hypercars for WEC 2027

WEC
WEC
Ferrari and Peugeot start testing updated hypercars for WEC 2027

The qualities that separate Marquez from his MotoGP rivals

MotoGP
MotoGP
The qualities that separate Marquez from his MotoGP rivals

WEC updates 2026 calendar with Barcelona and Monza replacing Middle Eastern rounds

WEC
WEC
WEC updates 2026 calendar with Barcelona and Monza replacing Middle Eastern rounds

What is holding back Bagnaia in MotoGP 2026?

MotoGP
MotoGP
What is holding back Bagnaia in MotoGP 2026?

The key factor as Alonso weighs up F1 future

Formula 1
Formula 1
The key factor as Alonso weighs up F1 future

Citroen Formula E team boss Cyril Blais dies aged 43

Formula E
Formula E
Citroen Formula E team boss Cyril Blais dies aged 43

The surprise highest points scorer in MotoGP's European leg

MotoGP
MotoGP
The surprise highest points scorer in MotoGP's European leg

Does nobody want to win the 2026 MotoGP title?

MotoGP
MotoGP
German GP
Does nobody want to win the 2026 MotoGP title?

Vinales after German GP woes: “I need support from team but all I get is criticism”

MotoGP
MotoGP
German GP
Vinales after German GP woes: “I need support from team but all I get is criticism”

What we learned as MotoGP's title fight tightened in German GP

MotoGP
MotoGP
German GP
What we learned as MotoGP's title fight tightened in German GP

WEC Brazil: BMW pips Ferrari to second Hypercar win of 2026

WEC
WEC
Interlagos
WEC Brazil: BMW pips Ferrari to second Hypercar win of 2026

MotoGP German GP: Marc Marquez takes clean sweep with dominant victory

MotoGP
MotoGP
German GP
MotoGP German GP: Marc Marquez takes clean sweep with dominant victory

Bezzecchi undergoes successful surgery in Italy, targets British GP return

MotoGP
MotoGP
German GP
Bezzecchi undergoes successful surgery in Italy, targets British GP return

WEC Brazil: Stevens leads front-row lockout for Cadillac, Toyota struggles

WEC
WEC
Interlagos
WEC Brazil: Stevens leads front-row lockout for Cadillac, Toyota struggles

Marquez pessimistic for German GP despite sprint win

MotoGP
MotoGP
German GP
Marquez pessimistic for German GP despite sprint win

Why new MotoGP rules caused a processional German GP sprint

MotoGP
MotoGP
German GP
Why new MotoGP rules caused a processional German GP sprint

Bezzecchi withdraws from German GP in another blow to MotoGP title hopes

MotoGP
MotoGP
German GP
Bezzecchi withdraws from German GP in another blow to MotoGP title hopes

Live: MotoGP Aragon Grand Prix as it happens

MotoGP
MotoGP
Aragon GP
Live: MotoGP Aragon Grand Prix as it happens

Live: MotoGP British Grand Prix as it happens

MotoGP
MotoGP
British GP
Live: MotoGP British Grand Prix as it happens