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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

Francesco Bagnaia: Only three MotoGP riders go to Safety Commission meetings

MotoGP
MotoGP
Catalan GP
Francesco Bagnaia: Only three MotoGP riders go to Safety Commission meetings

Pedro Acosta sends KTM to the top in Barcelona despite “bittersweet” feeling

MotoGP
MotoGP
Catalan GP
Pedro Acosta sends KTM to the top in Barcelona despite “bittersweet” feeling

KTM will "fight" to retain Tech3 as satellite MotoGP team

MotoGP
MotoGP
Catalan GP
KTM will "fight" to retain Tech3 as satellite MotoGP team

Jorge Martin calls for Barcelona safety improvements after “dangerous” MotoGP crash

MotoGP
MotoGP
Catalan GP
Jorge Martin calls for Barcelona safety improvements after “dangerous” MotoGP crash

MotoGP Catalan GP: Pedro Acosta tops practice, Jorge Martin goes into Q1

MotoGP
MotoGP
Catalan GP
MotoGP Catalan GP: Pedro Acosta tops practice, Jorge Martin goes into Q1

Formula E believes Gen4 car is resonating with traditional motorsport fans

Formula E
Formula E
Monaco ePrix I
Formula E believes Gen4 car is resonating with traditional motorsport fans

Aprilia riders not ruling out Marc Marquez from 2026 MotoGP title fight

MotoGP
MotoGP
Catalan GP
Aprilia riders not ruling out Marc Marquez from 2026 MotoGP title fight

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

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

Jorge Martin: 'Marco Bezzecchi and I are not friends, but we are not enemies either'

MotoGP
MotoGP
Catalan GP
Jorge Martin: 'Marco Bezzecchi and I are not friends, but we are not enemies either'

Luca Marini suggests new Safety Commission model amid poor rider turnout

MotoGP
MotoGP
Catalan GP
Luca Marini suggests new Safety Commission model amid poor rider turnout

Ducati confident of Marc Marquez’s abilities as Davide Tardozzi shares recovery update

MotoGP
MotoGP
Catalan GP
Ducati confident of Marc Marquez’s abilities as Davide Tardozzi shares recovery update

Maverick Vinales 'feeling good’ ahead of MotoGP return as questions loom over his future

MotoGP
MotoGP
Catalan GP
Maverick Vinales 'feeling good’ ahead of MotoGP return as questions loom over his future

Francesco Bagnaia “feeling fast” for the first time in 18 months in MotoGP

MotoGP
MotoGP
Catalan GP
Francesco Bagnaia “feeling fast” for the first time in 18 months in MotoGP

The 2026 Le Mans 24 Hours entry list in full

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

MotoGP insists on no safety compromises amid Liberty’s Miami GP ambitions

MotoGP
MotoGP
French GP
MotoGP insists on no safety compromises amid Liberty’s Miami GP ambitions

Ducati riders pinpoint Aprilia’s key MotoGP advantages after Le Mans domination

MotoGP
MotoGP
French GP
Ducati riders pinpoint Aprilia’s key MotoGP advantages after Le Mans domination

Flat-out and energy saving: How Formula E’s Gen4 race format is taking shape

Formula E
Formula E
Monaco ePrix I
Flat-out and energy saving: How Formula E’s Gen4 race format is taking shape

Francesco Bagnaia: "Admirable" Jorge Martin is repeating 2024 title-winning strategy

MotoGP
MotoGP
French GP
Francesco Bagnaia: "Admirable" Jorge Martin is repeating 2024 title-winning strategy

Why Gen4 feels like Lola’s true Formula E beginning

Formula E
Formula E
Why Gen4 feels like Lola’s true Formula E beginning

Lamborghini dilemma: Will the Temerario get an early Evo update?

DTM
DTM
Lamborghini dilemma: Will the Temerario get an early Evo update?

Why Marco Bezzecchi had no answer to Jorge Martin’s pace in the French GP

MotoGP
MotoGP
French GP
Why Marco Bezzecchi had no answer to Jorge Martin’s pace in the French GP

MotoGP race winners Jack Miller and Johann Zarco confirmed for Suzuka 8 Hours

MotoGP
MotoGP
French GP
MotoGP race winners Jack Miller and Johann Zarco confirmed for Suzuka 8 Hours

Francesco Bagnaia explains French GP crash: “I didn’t want to lose, I was having a blast”

MotoGP
MotoGP
French GP
Francesco Bagnaia explains French GP crash: “I didn’t want to lose, I was having a blast”

Winners and losers from MotoGP’s dramatic French Grand Prix

MotoGP
MotoGP
French GP
Winners and losers from MotoGP’s dramatic French Grand Prix

Marc Marquez undergoes double surgery after nasty French GP crash

MotoGP
MotoGP
French GP
Marc Marquez undergoes double surgery after nasty French GP crash

Jorge Martin’s French GP win comes one year after Aprilia contract saga

MotoGP
MotoGP
French GP
Jorge Martin’s French GP win comes one year after Aprilia contract saga

The MotoGP French GP as it happened

MotoGP
MotoGP
French GP
The MotoGP French GP as it happened

Peugeot youngster Malthe Jakobsen after Spa WEC crash: 'You cannot blame everyone else'

WEC
WEC
Spa
Peugeot youngster Malthe Jakobsen after Spa WEC crash: 'You cannot blame everyone else'

MotoGP French GP: Full starting grid after Marc Marquez's withdrawal

MotoGP
MotoGP
French GP
MotoGP French GP: Full starting grid after Marc Marquez's withdrawal

WEC Spa: BMW scores maiden Hypercar win in chaotic finish

WEC
WEC
Spa
WEC Spa: BMW scores maiden Hypercar win in chaotic finish

The real reason F1 star Max Verstappen is drawn to GT3 racing

Formula 1
Formula 1
Miami GP
The real reason F1 star Max Verstappen is drawn to GT3 racing

MotoGP French GP: Francesco Bagnaia takes surprise pole in Ducati 1-2

MotoGP
MotoGP
French GP
MotoGP French GP: Francesco Bagnaia takes surprise pole in Ducati 1-2

Pedro Acosta ‘barely makes it through’ to Q2 after “unexpected” crash in French GP practice

MotoGP
MotoGP
French GP
Pedro Acosta ‘barely makes it through’ to Q2 after “unexpected” crash in French GP practice

What’s behind Honda’s pace-setting speed in French GP practice

MotoGP
MotoGP
French GP
What’s behind Honda’s pace-setting speed in French GP practice

WEC Spa: Peugeot beats Cadillac for maiden pole as Toyota and Ferrari struggle

WEC
WEC
Spa
WEC Spa: Peugeot beats Cadillac for maiden pole as Toyota and Ferrari struggle

Felipe Drugovich re-ignites calls for slick tyres in Formula E

Formula E
Formula E
Berlin ePrix II
Felipe Drugovich re-ignites calls for slick tyres in Formula E

Laurens Vanthoor joins McLaren’s 2027 WEC programme on Porsche loan deal

WEC
WEC
Spa
Laurens Vanthoor joins McLaren’s 2027 WEC programme on Porsche loan deal

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

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

Liberty says Miami would be “logical" destination for second MotoGP US race

MotoGP
MotoGP
French GP
Liberty says Miami would be “logical" destination for second MotoGP US race

Liberty Media reports MotoGP’s revenue and losses for first quarter of 2026

MotoGP
MotoGP
French GP
Liberty Media reports MotoGP’s revenue and losses for first quarter of 2026

Marc Marquez on his current Ducati struggles: “I've come out of worse situations”

MotoGP
MotoGP
French GP
Marc Marquez on his current Ducati struggles: “I've come out of worse situations”

“I wish people would get to know me first” - Dan Ticktum still without Gen4 Formula E seat

Formula E
Formula E
Berlin ePrix II
“I wish people would get to know me first” - Dan Ticktum still without Gen4 Formula E seat

What next for Lucas di Grassi after retiring as a professional driver?

Formula E
Formula E
Berlin ePrix II
What next for Lucas di Grassi after retiring as a professional driver?

How Penske could stay in Formula E after DS’ exit

Formula E
Formula E
Berlin ePrix II
How Penske could stay in Formula E after DS’ exit

Toprak Razgatlioglu: Yamaha struggles make me think about pulling into the pits

MotoGP
MotoGP
Toprak Razgatlioglu: Yamaha struggles make me think about pulling into the pits

Best wildcard performances in the MotoGP era

MotoGP
MotoGP
Jerez Official Testing
Best wildcard performances in the MotoGP era

McLaren’s WEC LMDh prototype breaks cover ahead of first test

WEC
WEC
McLaren’s WEC LMDh prototype breaks cover ahead of first test

Sebastien Buemi criticises Berlin Formula E “convoy” racing as “too much”

Formula E
Formula E
Berlin ePrix II
Sebastien Buemi criticises Berlin Formula E “convoy” racing as “too much”

Nyck de Vries defends himself after latest Formula E clash in Berlin

Formula E
Formula E
Berlin ePrix II
Nyck de Vries defends himself after latest Formula E clash in Berlin

Formula E Berlin E-Prix: Mitch Evans scores remarkable Race 2 win from 17th

Formula E
Formula E
Berlin ePrix II
Formula E Berlin E-Prix: Mitch Evans scores remarkable Race 2 win from 17th

Is Alex Marquez’s Jerez MotoGP breakthrough real or a blip?

MotoGP
MotoGP
Jerez Official Testing
Is Alex Marquez’s Jerez MotoGP breakthrough real or a blip?

The unseen incident that wrecked Pascal Wehrlein’s Berlin Formula E race

Formula E
Formula E
Berlin ePrix I
The unseen incident that wrecked Pascal Wehrlein’s Berlin Formula E race

Formula E Berlin E-Prix: Nico Muller scores maiden win in Porsche’s home race

Formula E
Formula E
Berlin ePrix I
Formula E Berlin E-Prix: Nico Muller scores maiden win in Porsche’s home race

What brought an end to Mitch Evans’ 10-year relationship with Jaguar in Formula E?

Formula E
Formula E
Berlin ePrix I
What brought an end to Mitch Evans’ 10-year relationship with Jaguar in Formula E?

F1 star Max Verstappen gives early approval of Formula E’s Gen4 car

Formula E
Formula E
Berlin ePrix I
F1 star Max Verstappen gives early approval of Formula E’s Gen4 car

Yamaha’s Jerez MotoGP updates improve rider feeling but don’t bring performance

MotoGP
MotoGP
Jerez Official Testing
Yamaha’s Jerez MotoGP updates improve rider feeling but don’t bring performance

Marc Marquez pinpoints key weakness after Jerez MotoGP test

MotoGP
MotoGP
Jerez Official Testing
Marc Marquez pinpoints key weakness after Jerez MotoGP test

The uncomfortable questions posed by Marc Marquez’s recent MotoGP form

MotoGP
Jerez Official Testing
The uncomfortable questions posed by Marc Marquez’s recent MotoGP form

MotoGP Jerez test: Aprilia 1-2-3 as new aero packages appear

MotoGP
MotoGP
MotoGP Jerez test: Aprilia 1-2-3 as new aero packages appear

Five things we learned from MotoGP’s Spanish GP

MotoGP
Spanish GP
Five things we learned from MotoGP’s Spanish GP