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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

“Maybe it is even worse”: MotoGP riders say holeshot device ban won’t eliminate start crashes

MotoGP
MotoGP
Brno 2027 Tyre Test
“Maybe it is even worse”: MotoGP riders say holeshot device ban won’t eliminate start crashes

Marc Marquez and Pedro Acosta give early verdict on 2027 MotoGP partnership

MotoGP
MotoGP
Marc Marquez and Pedro Acosta give early verdict on 2027 MotoGP partnership

Francesco Bagnaia started considering Ducati exit after 2025 Japanese GP

MotoGP
MotoGP
Dutch GP
Francesco Bagnaia started considering Ducati exit after 2025 Japanese GP

Maverick Vinales: ‘If I’m not in MotoGP next year, only KTM will be to blame’

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

Marco Bezzecchi insists race ban was fair as he opens up on Brno controversy

MotoGP
MotoGP
Dutch GP
Marco Bezzecchi insists race ban was fair as he opens up on Brno controversy

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

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

Francesco Bagnaia makes Aprilia MotoGP switch after Ducati exit

MotoGP
MotoGP
Francesco Bagnaia makes Aprilia MotoGP switch after Ducati exit

How Ford will fast-track hypercar development with ex-Acura signing

WEC
WEC
How Ford will fast-track hypercar development with ex-Acura signing

Aprilia on Marc Marquez’s winning form: “First, we need to watch ourselves”

MotoGP
MotoGP
Czech GP
Aprilia on Marc Marquez’s winning form: “First, we need to watch ourselves”

Cal Crutchlow calls for MotoGP weather protocol after sweltering Czech GP

MotoGP
MotoGP
Czech GP
Cal Crutchlow calls for MotoGP weather protocol after sweltering Czech GP

Filipe Albuquerque: 2026 IMSA season “brutal” so far for #10 WTR Cadillac

IMSA
IMSA
Watkins Glen
Filipe Albuquerque: 2026 IMSA season “brutal” so far for #10 WTR Cadillac

Jorge Martin: “Game on” between Aprilia and Ducati after Marc Marquez’s recent wins

MotoGP
MotoGP
Czech GP
Jorge Martin: “Game on” between Aprilia and Ducati after Marc Marquez’s recent wins

"Maybe I forgot how to ride a MotoGP" bike, says Franco Morbidelli

MotoGP
MotoGP
Czech GP
"Maybe I forgot how to ride a MotoGP" bike, says Franco Morbidelli

How a gulf nation is working on nurturing homegrown talent

WEC
WEC
24 Hours of Le Mans
How a gulf nation is working on nurturing homegrown talent

Five things we learned from MotoGP's ferocious Czech GP

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

Aprilia says past incidents prompted appeal against Marco Bezzecchi’s Czech GP ban

MotoGP
MotoGP
Czech GP
Aprilia says past incidents prompted appeal against Marco Bezzecchi’s Czech GP ban

MotoGP riders react to Marco Bezzecchi’s marshal slap and race ban

MotoGP
MotoGP
Czech GP
MotoGP riders react to Marco Bezzecchi’s marshal slap and race ban

Marco Bezzecchi feeling “s**t” after marshal incident in Brno, says Aprilia

MotoGP
MotoGP
Czech GP
Marco Bezzecchi feeling “s**t” after marshal incident in Brno, says Aprilia

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

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

Marco Bezzecchi apologises after striking marshal earns him Czech GP ban

MotoGP
MotoGP
Czech GP
Marco Bezzecchi apologises after striking marshal earns him Czech GP ban

Marco Bezzecchi banned from Czech GP for hitting marshal in sprint

MotoGP
MotoGP
Czech GP
Marco Bezzecchi banned from Czech GP for hitting marshal in sprint

MotoGP Czech GP: Full starting grid after Marco Bezzecchi's ban

MotoGP
MotoGP
Czech GP
MotoGP Czech GP: Full starting grid after Marco Bezzecchi's ban

Marc Marquez: ‘2026 Ducati ready to win the title; riders need to do better'

MotoGP
MotoGP
Czech GP
Marc Marquez: ‘2026 Ducati ready to win the title; riders need to do better'

Pedro Acosta explains what led to Czech GP sprint crash

MotoGP
MotoGP
Czech GP
Pedro Acosta explains what led to Czech GP sprint crash

KTM and Tech3 respond to Maverick Vinales’ frustration over 2027 contract situation

MotoGP
MotoGP
Czech GP
KTM and Tech3 respond to Maverick Vinales’ frustration over 2027 contract situation

Jorge Martin reveals where he is struggling after missing Czech GP Q2 cut

MotoGP
MotoGP
Czech GP
Jorge Martin reveals where he is struggling after missing Czech GP Q2 cut

Marc Marquez explains why he crashed twice in Czech GP practice

MotoGP
MotoGP
Czech GP
Marc Marquez explains why he crashed twice in Czech GP practice

MotoGP Czech GP: Ai Ogura leads Marco Bezzecchi in Friday practice, Jorge Martin to Q1

MotoGP
MotoGP
Czech GP
MotoGP Czech GP: Ai Ogura leads Marco Bezzecchi in Friday practice, Jorge Martin to Q1

MotoGP not in talks over more Adelaide-style street circuits

MotoGP
MotoGP
Czech GP
MotoGP not in talks over more Adelaide-style street circuits

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

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

Fabio Quartararo still wants F1 test after abandoned Mercedes plans

MotoGP
MotoGP
Czech GP
Fabio Quartararo still wants F1 test after abandoned Mercedes plans

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

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

Jorge Martin responds to Aprilia criticism: ‘We shouldn’t shoot ourselves in the foot’

MotoGP
MotoGP
Czech GP
Jorge Martin responds to Aprilia criticism: ‘We shouldn’t shoot ourselves in the foot’

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

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

Porsche says 2030 WEC Hypercar rules mark “significant step” but no decision on comeback

WEC
WEC
24 Hours of Le Mans
Porsche says 2030 WEC Hypercar rules mark “significant step” but no decision on comeback

Aprilia team-mates Marco Bezzecchi and Jorge Martin couldn’t be any more different

MotoGP
MotoGP
Czech GP
Aprilia team-mates Marco Bezzecchi and Jorge Martin couldn’t be any more different

Aston Martin evaluating first major upgrade for Valkyrie hypercar

WEC
WEC
24 Hours of Le Mans
Aston Martin evaluating first major upgrade for Valkyrie hypercar

#12 Cadillac admits Le Mans win was unlikely but rues costly FCY

WEC
WEC
24 Hours of Le Mans
#12 Cadillac admits Le Mans win was unlikely but rues costly FCY

Where has it gone wrong for Franco Morbidelli in MotoGP 2026?

MotoGP
MotoGP
Czech GP
Where has it gone wrong for Franco Morbidelli in MotoGP 2026?

The technical scare the #7 Toyota survived to win Le Mans 24 Hours again

WEC
WEC
24 Hours of Le Mans
The technical scare the #7 Toyota survived to win Le Mans 24 Hours again

BMW drivers admit “painful” 2026 Le Mans defeat “hurts”: “We were close”

WEC
WEC
24 Hours of Le Mans
BMW drivers admit “painful” 2026 Le Mans defeat “hurts”: “We were close”

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

WEC
WEC
24 Hours of Le Mans
Ferrari says Hypercar field was “unbalanced” from Day 1 at Le Mans

Le Mans 24h: Toyota beats BMW, Cadillac for first win in four years

WEC
WEC
24 Hours of Le Mans
Le Mans 24h: Toyota beats BMW, 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

The 2026 Le Mans 24 Hours entry list in full

WEC
WEC
Spa
The 2026 Le Mans 24 Hours entry list in full

2026 Le Mans 24 Hours - Full schedule and session timings

WEC
WEC
24 Hours of Le Mans
2026 Le Mans 24 Hours - Full schedule and session timings

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

2026 Le Mans 24 Hours: Full starting grid

WEC
WEC
24 Hours of Le Mans
2026 Le Mans 24 Hours: Full starting grid

Silverstone added to expanded nine-round 2027 WEC schedule

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

Le Mans 24h: Cadillac snatches pole away from BMW by 0.005s... then gets penalty

WEC
WEC
24 Hours of Le Mans
Le Mans 24h: Cadillac snatches pole away from BMW by 0.005s... then gets 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

Toyota sees “two-class” split emerging between LMDh and LMH at Le Mans

WEC
WEC
24 Hours of Le Mans
Toyota sees “two-class” split emerging between LMDh and LMH at Le Mans

Inside Marc Marquez’s new approach to racing after surgery

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

Le Mans 24h: Toyota spins and then goes fastest in FP2

WEC
WEC
24 Hours of Le Mans
Le Mans 24h: Toyota spins and then 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

Ben Keating admits to fitness concerns on Le Mans return after elbow surgery

WEC
WEC
24 Hours of Le Mans
Ben Keating admits to fitness concerns on Le Mans return after elbow surgery

Ferrari expecting “difficult” race at Le Mans: “We are not the favourites”

WEC
WEC
24 Hours of Le Mans
Ferrari expecting “difficult” race at Le Mans: “We are not the favourites”