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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 Motorsport.com Global and Autosport 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 categories.

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

Late to the party: Can Mahindra catch up in Formula E’s Gen4 era?

Formula E
Formula E
Late to the party: Can Mahindra catch up in Formula E’s Gen4 era?

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

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

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

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

What we learned from an intriguing MotoGP Aragon GP

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

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

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

Francesco Bagnaia “humiliated” by latest MotoGP struggles: “I see no way out”

MotoGP
MotoGP
Aragon GP
Francesco Bagnaia “humiliated” by latest MotoGP struggles: “I see no way out”

Winners and losers from MotoGP's fascinating Aragon GP

MotoGP
MotoGP
Aragon GP
Winners and losers from MotoGP's fascinating Aragon GP

What Pedro Acosta was missing in Aragon GP win fight with Marc Marquez

MotoGP
MotoGP
Aragon GP
What Pedro Acosta was missing in Aragon GP win fight with Marc Marquez

Watch: Marc Marquez and Marco Bezzecchi's slipstream battle for Aragon GP win

MotoGP
MotoGP
Aragon GP
Watch: Marc Marquez and Marco Bezzecchi's slipstream battle for Aragon GP win

Marc Marquez reveals "big mistake" that made Aragon GP win "difficult"

MotoGP
MotoGP
Aragon GP
Marc Marquez reveals "big mistake" that made Aragon GP win "difficult"

MotoGP Aragon GP: Marc Marquez beats Pedro Acosta, Marco Bezzecchi to take crucial win

MotoGP
MotoGP
Aragon GP
MotoGP Aragon GP: Marc Marquez beats Pedro Acosta, Marco Bezzecchi to take crucial win

Live: MotoGP Aragon Grand Prix as it happens

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

MotoGP Aragon GP: Full starting grid

MotoGP
MotoGP
Aragon GP
MotoGP Aragon GP: Full starting grid

Fabio Quartararo knew Yamaha engine was going to blow up in tough Aragon GP sprint

MotoGP
MotoGP
Aragon GP
Fabio Quartararo knew Yamaha engine was going to blow up in tough Aragon GP sprint

Marc Marquez reveals “risky” Turn 1 plan to beat Marco Bezzecchi in Aragon GP sprint

MotoGP
MotoGP
Aragon GP
Marc Marquez reveals “risky” Turn 1 plan to beat Marco Bezzecchi in Aragon GP sprint

Marco Bezzecchi doubts he lost Aragon MotoGP sprint at the start

MotoGP
MotoGP
Aragon GP
Marco Bezzecchi doubts he lost Aragon MotoGP sprint at the start

MotoGP Aragon GP: Marc Marquez scores dominant sprint win, Marco Bezzecchi third

MotoGP
MotoGP
Aragon GP
MotoGP Aragon GP: Marc Marquez scores dominant sprint win, Marco Bezzecchi third

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

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

Francesco Bagnaia stopped on track to “calm down” after frustrating Aragon practice

MotoGP
MotoGP
Aragon GP
Francesco Bagnaia stopped on track to “calm down” after frustrating Aragon practice

Johann Zarco: “My ego is filled” after impressive MotoGP comeback in Aragon

MotoGP
MotoGP
Aragon GP
Johann Zarco: “My ego is filled” after impressive MotoGP comeback in Aragon

Marc Marquez ‘hiding true pace’ in MotoGP practice, says Marco Bezzecchi

MotoGP
MotoGP
Aragon GP
Marc Marquez ‘hiding true pace’ in MotoGP practice, says Marco Bezzecchi

MotoGP Aragon GP: Marco Bezzecchi pips Marquez brothers in Practice

MotoGP
MotoGP
Aragon GP
MotoGP Aragon GP: Marco Bezzecchi pips Marquez brothers in Practice

BMW explains why it’s not interested in F1 entry

Formula 1
Formula 1
Dutch GP
BMW explains why it’s not interested in F1 entry

Raul Fernandez: I'm no title contender despite breakthrough MotoGP win

MotoGP
MotoGP
Aragon GP
Raul Fernandez: I'm no title contender despite breakthrough MotoGP win

Marc Marquez doesn’t dismiss favourite tag for Aragon GP: ‘I can fight for victory’

MotoGP
MotoGP
Aragon GP
Marc Marquez doesn’t dismiss favourite tag for Aragon GP: ‘I can fight for victory’

Marco Bezzecchi warns of more ‘suffering’ at Aragon as knee injury persists

MotoGP
MotoGP
Aragon GP
Marco Bezzecchi warns of more ‘suffering’ at Aragon as knee injury persists

Marc Marquez explains why he told injured Isack Hadjar to miss Dutch GP

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

Why Ducati could have an advantage over Aprilia at Aragon GP

MotoGP
MotoGP
Aragon GP
Why Ducati could have an advantage over Aprilia at Aragon GP

Pramac names Jack Miller’s replacement for 2027 MotoGP season

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

Ai Ogura undergoes surgery after training accident in Japan

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

2026 MotoGP British Grand Prix – How to watch, session times & more

MotoGP
MotoGP
Aragon GP
2026 MotoGP British Grand Prix – How to watch, session times & more

Aprilia has found the formula to prevent Marco Bezzecchi’s MotoGP errors

MotoGP
MotoGP
Aragon GP
Aprilia has found the formula to prevent Marco Bezzecchi’s MotoGP errors

Five things to look out for at MotoGP Aragon GP

MotoGP
MotoGP
Aragon GP
Five things to look out for at MotoGP Aragon GP

Sebastien Buemi not ruling out Formula E comeback: “I don’t want to close any doors”

Formula E
Formula E
Sebastien Buemi not ruling out Formula E comeback: “I don’t want to close any doors”

Max Verstappen to face 100 drivers in ‘world’s biggest kart race’

Formula 1
Formula 1
Dutch GP
Max Verstappen to face 100 drivers in ‘world’s biggest kart race’

Fabio Quartararo and Honda “a match made in heaven” - Cal Crutchlow

MotoGP
MotoGP
Aragon GP
Fabio Quartararo and Honda “a match made in heaven” - Cal Crutchlow

Formula E insists Jeddah season opener is on despite Middle East conflict

Formula E
Formula E
Formula E insists Jeddah season opener is on despite Middle East conflict

Ricky Taylor drafted in at Jota Cadillac as WEC unveils Austin entry list

WEC
WEC
Ricky Taylor drafted in at Jota Cadillac as WEC unveils Austin entry list

Mitch Evans to lead Opel’s new Formula E team in Gen4 era

Formula E
Formula E
Mitch Evans to lead Opel’s new Formula E team in Gen4 era

Enea Bastianini joins Trackhouse for 2027 MotoGP season after Tech3 exit

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

Pietro Fittipaldi aiming for Hypercar/GTP seat as he rules out single-seater return

WEC
WEC
Pietro Fittipaldi aiming for Hypercar/GTP seat as he rules out single-seater return

Fabio Quartararo explains rationale behind Honda 2027 MotoGP move

MotoGP
MotoGP
Fabio Quartararo explains rationale behind Honda 2027 MotoGP move

FIA to crack down on team collusion in Formula E from next season

Formula E
Formula E
London ePrix II
FIA to crack down on team collusion in Formula E from next season

Max Verstappen commits to Red Bull until end of F1 2030

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

Ligier announces first three customers for next-gen LMP2 car

WEC
WEC
Ligier announces first three customers for next-gen LMP2 car

Jorge Martin defends Yamaha switch: ‘They said going to Aprilia would be a disaster’

MotoGP
MotoGP
Jorge Martin defends Yamaha switch: ‘They said going to Aprilia would be a disaster’

Porsche: Tight London track was chosen as Formula E finale to “create chaos”

Formula E
Formula E
London ePrix II
Porsche: Tight London track was chosen as Formula E finale to “create chaos”

Everything that went wrong in Lucas di Grassi’s farewell Formula E weekend

Formula E
Formula E
London ePrix II
Everything that went wrong in Lucas di Grassi’s farewell Formula E weekend

Did Formula E’s London finale go too far with team games and personal vendettas?

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

How Mahindra missed out on London win but capped its best Formula E season yet

Formula E
Formula E
London ePrix II
How Mahindra missed out on London win but capped its best Formula E season yet

Antonio Felix da Costa defends Jaguar, says Pascal Wehrlein took Jake Dennis out “on purpose”

Formula E
Formula E
London ePrix II
Antonio Felix da Costa defends Jaguar, says Pascal Wehrlein took Jake Dennis out “on purpose”

Pascal Wehrlein: Jaguar wanted to "destroy my race” in controversial London finale

Formula E
Formula E
London ePrix II
Pascal Wehrlein: Jaguar wanted to "destroy my race” in controversial London finale

BMW’s ascent from an also-ran to WEC title contender

WEC
WEC
BMW’s ascent from an also-ran to WEC title contender

Pascal Wehrlein responds to Porsche’s team tactics after dominant London win

Formula E
Formula E
London ePrix I
Pascal Wehrlein responds to Porsche’s team tactics after dominant London win

“It’s typical of my luck” - Mitch Evans after VSC and “extreme” Porsche “games” in London

Formula E
Formula E
London ePrix I
“It’s typical of my luck” - Mitch Evans after VSC and “extreme” Porsche “games” in London

Why Sebastien Buemi is leaving Formula E after 12 seasons

Formula E
Formula E
London ePrix I
Why Sebastien Buemi is leaving Formula E after 12 seasons

Porsche’s Pascal Wehrlein worried about Formula E rivals “manipulating” London finale

Formula E
Formula E
London ePrix I
Porsche’s Pascal Wehrlein worried about Formula E rivals “manipulating” London finale

Peloton-style racing could continue into Formula E’s Gen4 era

Formula E
Formula E
London ePrix I
Peloton-style racing could continue into Formula E’s Gen4 era

Jorge Martin no longer obsessed with winning MotoGP races like in 2024

MotoGP
MotoGP
British GP
Jorge Martin no longer obsessed with winning MotoGP races like in 2024