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
Maverick Vinales on MotoGP future and injury recovery: “I don’t have to convince anyone”
2026 MotoGP Hungarian Grand Prix – How to watch, session times & more
Cal Crutchlow to ride through shoulder injury in “challenging” Balaton Park weekend
How Iker Lecuona got “surprise” call-up for Gresini MotoGP seat in Hungary
Marc Marquez thinks he can "forget" about Hungarian GP podium
Fabio Quartararo not expecting any “reaction” from Yamaha despite lack of progress
Francesco Bagnaia suggests Balaton Park will be dropped amid lack of safety changes
Aprilia: Marco Bezzecchi coping well with pressure but real test yet to come
Stephane Ratel on WEC’s BoP secrecy: “There is no conspiracy"
Francesco Bagnaia hopes Mugello podium marks end of MotoGP ‘nightmare’
Formula 2 and Formula 3 reveal new logos mid-season
Cal Crutchlow reveals shoulder problem that forced early retirement from Italian GP
Winners and losers from MotoGP’s pivotal Italian GP
The 2026 Le Mans 24 Hours entry list in full
The rating Marc Marquez gives to his MotoGP return at Mugello
Where Marco Bezzecchi ranks his ‘dream come true’ Italian GP win
Francesco Bagnaia: Losing Italian GP podium late on would have been a "disaster"
Every Hypercar and GTP driver racing in Le Mans 24 Hours’ LMP2 class
Live: MotoGP Italian Grand Prix as it happens
Marco Bezzecchi says Mugello sprint was “gone” after Turn 1 error
Jorge Martin admits MotoGP title fight left him “more tense than necessary”
MotoGP Italian GP: Full starting grid
Fabio Quartararo: Yamaha is “completely lost”, I want to “avoid getting hurt”
MotoGP Italian GP: Raul Fernandez scores first sprint win in Aprilia 1-2
Pedro Acosta: “Nothing has clicked” after difficult Mugello MotoGP practice
Marc Marquez admits he needs to be patient: I’m not even ready for a top-five finish
MotoGP Italian GP: Fabio di Giannantonio tops twice red-flagged practice for Ducati
2026 MotoGP Italian Grand Prix – How to watch, session times & more
Why Cal Crutchlow turned down MotoGP comeback before his wife changed his mind
Isle of Man TT reports first rider death in two years
MotoGP stars slam “really bad" one-bike-per-rider idea for 2027
Jorge Martin reveals new injury but denies concussion from Barcelona crash
How GT3’s rise surpassed its creator's wildest expectations
Citroen’s innovative idea to revamp Formula E’s divisive Pit Boost
Alex Marquez to miss next two MotoGP rounds after Barcelona crash
Formula E says its 'DNA hasn't changed' despite influx of permanent tracks
Toprak Razgatlioglu makes “really big step” in MotoGP but one key weakness remains
MotoGP chief defends decision to restart Catalan GP twice
Francesco Bagnaia fears wrist injury after Johann Zarco crash: “Something’s not quite right”
Pedro Acosta fastest as rain curtails Barcelona MotoGP test
Francesco Bagnaia felt dizzy after Johann Zarco crash: “Maybe I wasn’t ready to race"
MotoGP’s crash-filled Catalan GP forces several riders out of Barcelona test
What we learned from MotoGP's wretched Catalan GP
Winners and losers from MotoGP’s turbulent Catalan GP
Johann Zarco reveals knee injury after Catalan GP crash
Final Catalan GP results as five riders penalised and Joan Mir loses MotoGP podium
Alex Marquez suffers fractures in frightening Catalan GP crash
Pedro Acosta slams Catalan GP calls: “It’s awful we acted as if nothing happened”
“Three restarts is quite dangerous”: MotoGP riders react after “terrible day” in Barcelona
MotoGP Catalan GP: Fabio di Giannantonio wins twice red-flagged Barcelona race
MotoGP Catalan GP red-flagged twice after scary multi-bike melee
Live: Follow MotoGP Catalan GP red-flagged after huge crash
Can Pedro Acosta convert pole position into maiden MotoGP win in Barcelona?
Valentino Rossi calls on Ducati to do more for Francesco Bagnaia in MotoGP title fight
Trackhouse announces Davide Brivio’s exit ahead of Honda move
Jorge Martin explains four crashes in two days at Catalan GP
Joan Mir announces Honda exit as he feels he “doesn’t deserve” silence over MotoGP future
Marco Bezzecchi says Barcelona sprint struggles not linked to qualifying crash
MotoGP Catalan GP: Full starting grid
MotoGP Catalan GP: Alex Marquez beats Pedro Acosta to sprint win, Jorge Martin crashes