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
Citroen Formula E team boss Cyril Blais dies aged 43
The surprise highest points scorer in MotoGP's European leg
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”
What we learned as MotoGP's title fight tightened in German GP
WEC Brazil: BMW pips Ferrari to second Hypercar win of 2026
MotoGP German GP: Marc Marquez takes clean sweep with dominant victory
Bezzecchi undergoes successful surgery in Italy, targets British GP return
WEC Brazil: Stevens leads front-row lockout for Cadillac, Toyota struggles
Marquez pessimistic for German GP despite sprint win
Why new MotoGP rules caused a processional German GP sprint
Bezzecchi withdraws from German GP in another blow to MotoGP title hopes
MotoGP German GP: Marquez leads Ducati's qualifying domination as Bezzecchi crashes
How KTM dispute reminds Vinales of Yamaha ordeal
KTM: Vinales rejected Tech3 option after factory plans changed
MotoGP German GP: Marquez tops Friday practice as Ducati edges out Aprilia
F1 drivers and cars at the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed
How technical issues have cost Bagnaia 40 points in the MotoGP title fight
Toyota to enter hydrogen-powered car in 2027 Dakar Rally
How Trackhouse's surge is a double-edged sword for Aprilia
Five things we learned from MotoGP’s action-packed Dutch GP
Marquez leads calls for Assen gravel trap changes after slew of Dutch GP crashes
Acosta set for surgery after wrist issue leads to Dutch GP retirement
Bezzecchi taken to hospital after nasty Dutch GP crash
MotoGP Dutch GP: Ogura takes maiden win as Bezzecchi crashes out to give championship lead to Martin
Why factory Aprilia lost to satellite Trackhouse in MotoGP Dutch GP sprint
MotoGP Dutch GP: Fernandez leads Trackhouse Aprilia 1-2, Bezzecchi battles back to fourth
MotoGP Dutch GP: Martin tops Aprilia 1-2-3-4 in qualifying
“Maybe it is even worse”: MotoGP riders split over holeshot device ban
Vinales: ‘If I’m not in MotoGP next year, KTM will be to blame’
Bagnaia makes Aprilia MotoGP switch after Ducati exit
Why Aprilia appealed against Bezzecchi’s Czech MotoGP ban
Five things we learned from MotoGP's ferocious Czech GP
MotoGP Czech GP: Marquez outduels Bagnaia to score back-to-back wins
Bezzecchi issues apology being hit with Czech GP ban for striking marshal
MotoGP points leader Bezzecchi banned from Czech GP for hitting marshal in sprint
Alex Marquez to return to MotoGP action a month after horror Barcelona crash
Can Formula E's nearly man finally get his crown?
How Martin and Bezzecchi differ in fight for MotoGP title
Ferrari claims Le Mans Hypercar field was “unbalanced” from Day 1
Le Mans 24h: Toyota beats BMW and Cadillac for first win in four years
Le Mans 24h, H18: BMW in lead as Porsche crash triggers safety car
Le Mans 24H, H16: #12 Cadillac out front as Toyota and BMW battle over second
Le Mans 24h, H4: Toyota extends advantage over BMW in the evening
IMSA stars complete Ford's 2027 WEC Hypercar line-up
Genesis reveals concept GT3 car at Le Mans
Silverstone added to expanded nine-round 2027 WEC calendar
Le Mans 24h: BMW inherits pole position after Cadillac penalty
Le Mans 24h: BMW beats Alpine in red-flagged FP3 as LMDh cars dominate
Inside Marquez’s new approach to racing after surgery
Le Mans 24h: Toyota spins, goes fastest in FP2
Le Mans 24h: Alpine fastest in qualifying, Le Mans-winning Ferrari is out
Why MotoGP's latest Hungarian experiment may not last
Why Marquez insists he is “not ready” for MotoGP title fight despite dominant Hungary win
What we learned from MotoGP’s unusual Hungarian GP
Why Marquez isn't celebrating a full comeback yet despite Hungarian GP triumph
MotoGP Hungarian GP: Marquez outduels Acosta to win, Aprilia duo collide
Why Hungarian MotoGP sprint turned out to be a procession
Marquez explains Hungarian MotoGP sprint win with "super sport mode"
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