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
Flat-out and energy saving: How Formula E's race format will work in Gen4 era
WEC Spa: BMW scores maiden Hypercar win in chaotic finish
The real reason Verstappen is drawn to GT3 racing
MotoGP French GP: Bagnaia takes surprise pole in Ducati 1-2
The factors behind Honda's pace-setting speed in French MotoGP practice
WEC Spa: Peugeot beats Cadillac for maiden pole as Toyota and Ferrari struggle
Liberty: Miami "logical" destination for second US MotoGP race
Vanthoor joins McLaren's 2027 WEC programme on Porsche loan deal
How Penske could stay in Formula E despite DS exit
McLaren's WEC LMDh prototype breaks cover ahead of first test
Best wildcard performances in the MotoGP era
Formula E Berlin E-Prix: Evans battles to remarkable Race 2 win from 17th
Formula E Berlin E-Prix: Muller scores maiden win in Porsche's home race
The uncomfortable questions posed by Marc Marquez’s recent MotoGP form
MotoGP Jerez test: Aprilia 1-2-3 as new aero packages appear
Five things we learned from MotoGP’s Spanish GP
Bezzecchi details how Ducati ended Aprilia's winning run at the Spanish MotoGP
MotoGP Spanish GP: Alex Marquez ends Aprilia's dominance with victory as Marc Marquez crashes out
Former Red Bull F1 boss Horner sparks intrigue with MotoGP appearance at Jerez
Why Marquez can only "survive" in Spanish GP despite return to full fitness
Rins questions timing of early Yamaha axe after poor start to MotoGP 2026
Tech3 forced into fielding just one bike for MotoGP Spanish GP
WEC Imola: Toyota denies Ferrari home win in season opener
Quartararo staying “a little bit out” of Yamaha development as frustrations grow
WEC Imola Prologue: Ferrari finishes 1-2-3 as Aston Martin suffers big shunt
How much factory support should be allowed in WEC’s LMGT3 class?
When Ford might announce its full WEC Hypercar driver line-up
Stroll: Aston Martin F1 struggles a factor in surprise GT outing
Ducati playing “catch-up” to Aprilia but insists “nothing is lost” in MotoGP title fight
Will Verstappen make a Super GT appearance?
Stroll to make surprise GT outing during April F1 break
Ford reveals first test plan for new WEC LMDh prototype
Why VR46's 2027 MotoGP decision already looks clear
What happened in Bezzecchi and Acosta’s US GP clash?
Marquez says ‘I’m the one missing, not the bike’ after US GP struggles
MotoGP United States GP: Bezzecchi claims fifth straight win
Marquez penalised for di Giannantonio clash in US GP sprint
MotoGP United States GP: Di Giannantonio beats Bezzecchi for back-to-back poles
Marquez in pain after Austin crash: ‘I will struggle a bit more all weekend’
Vinales withdraws from US GP as Germany MotoGP injury lingers on
Why Martin is back - but not at his best yet in MotoGP
Investigation into Brazilian GP issues complete, fixes promised for 2027 race
Ducati: “We can’t always rely on Marquez to make up for our shortcomings”
What made Aprilia so dominant in Brazilian GP after sprint defeat
Five things we learned from MotoGP’s Brazilian Grand Prix
MotoGP Brazilian GP: Bezzecchi leads Martin in dominant Aprilia 1-2
Marquez "still far" from dominant MotoGP 2025 form
MotoGP Brazilian GP: Marquez scores comeback win in delayed sprint
MotoGP Brazilian GP: Di Giannantonio tops crash-filled qualifying
DS Automobiles to pull out of Formula E after 2025-26 season
MotoGP postpones Qatar GP to November due to Middle East conflict
How the 2027 MotoGP grid is shaping up
Inside Formula E's most ambitious car yet: The making of Gen4
Verstappen still striving for glory despite F1 2026 criticism - Red Bull
Verstappen to enter Nurburgring 24 Hours with Mercedes
No new Yamaha MotoGP engine until after French GP - Quartararo
How Gen4 car could impact wheel-to-wheel racing in Formula E
Where MotoGP’s penalty system still lacks clarity
What triggered the tyre drama in MotoGP’s Thailand GP
MotoGP Thailand GP: Bezzecchi rebounds to win, tyre drama for Marc Marquez