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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

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

MotoGP German GP: Marquez leads Ducati's qualifying domination as Bezzecchi crashes

MotoGP
MotoGP
German GP
MotoGP German GP: Marquez leads Ducati's qualifying domination as Bezzecchi crashes

How KTM dispute reminds Vinales of Yamaha ordeal

MotoGP
MotoGP
German GP
How KTM dispute reminds Vinales of Yamaha ordeal

KTM: Vinales rejected Tech3 option after factory plans changed

MotoGP
MotoGP
German GP
KTM: Vinales rejected Tech3 option after factory plans changed

MotoGP German GP: Marquez tops Friday practice as Ducati edges out Aprilia

MotoGP
MotoGP
German GP
MotoGP German GP: Marquez tops Friday practice as Ducati edges out Aprilia

F1 drivers and cars at the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed

Goodwood Festival of Speed
Goodwood Festival of Speed
F1 drivers and cars at the 2026 Goodwood Festival of Speed

How technical issues have cost Bagnaia 40 points in the MotoGP title fight

MotoGP
MotoGP
German GP
How technical issues have cost Bagnaia 40 points in the MotoGP title fight

Toyota to enter hydrogen-powered car in 2027 Dakar Rally

Dakar
Dakar
Toyota to enter hydrogen-powered car in 2027 Dakar Rally

How Trackhouse's surge is a double-edged sword for Aprilia

MotoGP
MotoGP
Dutch GP
How Trackhouse's surge is a double-edged sword for Aprilia

Five things we learned from MotoGP’s action-packed Dutch GP

MotoGP
MotoGP
Dutch GP
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

MotoGP
MotoGP
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

MotoGP
MotoGP
Dutch GP
Acosta set for surgery after wrist issue leads to Dutch GP retirement

Bezzecchi taken to hospital after nasty Dutch GP crash

MotoGP
MotoGP
Dutch GP
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

MotoGP
MotoGP
Dutch GP
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
MotoGP
Dutch GP
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
MotoGP
Dutch GP
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

MotoGP
MotoGP
Dutch GP
MotoGP Dutch GP: Martin tops Aprilia 1-2-3-4 in qualifying

“Maybe it is even worse”: MotoGP riders split over holeshot device ban

MotoGP
MotoGP
“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’

MotoGP
MotoGP
Brno 2027 Tyre Test
Vinales: ‘If I’m not in MotoGP next year, KTM will be to blame’

Bagnaia makes Aprilia MotoGP switch after Ducati exit

MotoGP
MotoGP
Bagnaia makes Aprilia MotoGP switch after Ducati exit

Why Aprilia appealed against Bezzecchi’s Czech MotoGP ban

MotoGP
MotoGP
Czech GP
Why Aprilia appealed against Bezzecchi’s Czech MotoGP ban

Five things we learned from MotoGP's ferocious Czech GP

MotoGP
MotoGP
Czech GP
Five things we learned from MotoGP's ferocious Czech GP

MotoGP Czech GP: Marquez outduels Bagnaia to score back-to-back wins

MotoGP
MotoGP
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
MotoGP
Czech GP
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

MotoGP
MotoGP
Czech GP
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

MotoGP
MotoGP
Czech GP
Alex Marquez to return to MotoGP action a month after horror Barcelona crash

Can Formula E's nearly man finally get his crown?

Formula E
Formula E
Can Formula E's nearly man finally get his crown?

How Martin and Bezzecchi differ in fight for MotoGP title

MotoGP
MotoGP
Czech GP
How Martin and Bezzecchi differ in fight for MotoGP title

Ferrari claims Le Mans Hypercar field was “unbalanced” from Day 1

WEC
WEC
24 Hours of Le Mans
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

WEC
WEC
24 Hours of Le Mans
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

WEC
WEC
24 Hours of Le Mans
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

WEC
WEC
24 Hours of Le Mans
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

WEC
WEC
24 Hours of Le Mans
Le Mans 24h, H4: Toyota extends advantage over BMW in the evening

IMSA stars complete Ford's 2027 WEC Hypercar line-up

WEC
WEC
24 Hours of Le Mans
IMSA stars complete Ford's 2027 WEC Hypercar line-up

Genesis reveals concept GT3 car at Le Mans

WEC
WEC
24 Hours of Le Mans
Genesis reveals concept GT3 car at Le Mans

Silverstone added to expanded nine-round 2027 WEC calendar

WEC
WEC
24 Hours of Le Mans
Silverstone added to expanded nine-round 2027 WEC calendar

Le Mans 24h: BMW inherits pole position after Cadillac penalty

WEC
WEC
24 Hours of Le Mans
Le Mans 24h: BMW inherits pole position after Cadillac penalty

Le Mans 24h: BMW beats Alpine in red-flagged FP3 as LMDh cars dominate

WEC
WEC
24 Hours of Le Mans
Le Mans 24h: BMW beats Alpine in red-flagged FP3 as LMDh cars dominate

Inside Marquez’s new approach to racing after surgery

MotoGP
MotoGP
Hungarian GP
Inside Marquez’s new approach to racing after surgery

Le Mans 24h: Toyota spins, goes fastest in FP2

WEC
WEC
24 Hours of Le Mans
Le Mans 24h: Toyota spins, goes fastest in FP2

Le Mans 24h: Alpine fastest in qualifying, Le Mans-winning Ferrari is out

WEC
WEC
24 Hours of Le Mans
Le Mans 24h: Alpine fastest in qualifying, Le Mans-winning Ferrari is out

Why MotoGP's latest Hungarian experiment may not last

MotoGP
MotoGP
Hungarian GP
Why MotoGP's latest Hungarian experiment may not last

Why Marquez insists he is “not ready” for MotoGP title fight despite dominant Hungary win

MotoGP
MotoGP
Hungarian GP
Why Marquez insists he is “not ready” for MotoGP title fight despite dominant Hungary win

What we learned from MotoGP’s unusual Hungarian GP

MotoGP
MotoGP
Hungarian GP
What we learned from MotoGP’s unusual Hungarian GP

Why Marquez isn't celebrating a full comeback yet despite Hungarian GP triumph

MotoGP
MotoGP
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

MotoGP
MotoGP
Hungarian GP
MotoGP Hungarian GP: Marquez outduels Acosta to win, Aprilia duo collide

Why Hungarian MotoGP sprint turned out to be a procession

MotoGP
MotoGP
Hungarian GP
Why Hungarian MotoGP sprint turned out to be a procession

Marquez explains Hungarian MotoGP sprint win with "super sport mode"

MotoGP
MotoGP
Hungarian GP
Marquez explains Hungarian MotoGP sprint win with "super sport mode"

Live: MotoGP Dutch Grand Prix as it happens

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