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: Ducati has no explanation for “big difference” between my bike and other GP26s
F1 clash avoided but can Lando Norris or Max Verstappen race at Le Mans 2027?
Are Aprilia riders making it too easy for Marc Marquez to win the 2026 MotoGP title?
Lando Norris completes first full test in McLaren’s Le Mans Hypercar
From “angry” to podium: How KTM turned around Pedro Acosta’s Misano weekend
Marc Marquez was “playing with us” in San Marino GP fight, says Alex Marquez
What we learned from MotoGP’s decisive San Marino Grand Prix
Winners and losers from MotoGP’s decisive San Marino Grand Prix
Marc Marquez: MotoGP rivals gave me a “present” - and it tastes “sweet”
Jorge Martin reveals arm pump behind sudden San Marino GP fall-off, pondering surgery
Marco Bezzecchi: San Marino crash “hurts a lot” but wasn’t down to pressure
MotoGP San Marino GP: Marc Marquez wins to take points lead, Marco Bezzecchi crashes out
Live: MotoGP San Marino Grand Prix updates as Marco Bezzecchi crashes out
Marc Marquez to read Valentino Rossi’s new book “when I retire” from MotoGP
MotoGP San Marino GP: Full starting grid
Pedro Acosta says KTM has gone “backwards” in Misano: Gap to Ducati and Aprilia is “terrifying”
Marc Marquez reveals grid gamble that helped him beat Marco Bezzecchi in Misano sprint
Marco Bezzecchi defends start after Marc Marquez passes him again in Misano sprint
MotoGP San Marino GP: Marc Marquez beats Marco Bezzecchi to another sprint win
MotoGP San Marino GP: Marco Bezzecchi stuns Ducati with record-breaking pole
Marco Bezzecchi not concerned by other Aprilia riders struggling in Misano MotoGP practice
Why Misano could deliver the closest Ducati-Aprilia fight of MotoGP 2026
MotoGP San Marino GP: Marco Bezzecchi pips Marquez brothers to top Practice
Jorge Martin: “I’ve never been the favourite” in MotoGP title fight
2026 MotoGP San Marino Grand Prix – How to watch, session times & more
Marc Marquez reveals ‘strategic’ thinking behind shoulder photo
Pedro Acosta reveals why Marc Marquez “should win” the 2026 MotoGP title
Alex Rins to switch to car racing after MotoGP exit
Cal Crutchlow heaps praise on Pedrosa-like Ai Ogura in MotoGP
How Toyota and BMW’s Austin miseries have blown 2026 WEC title fight wide open
Toyota admits late WEC Austin heartbreak “tough to take” as victory slips away
Ferrari wins WEC Austin after late Toyota hydraulic failure
Fabio di Giannantonio has “major chances” of solving recent MotoGP issues in Misano
Raul Fernandez concedes any remaining chance of MotoGP title has “vanished”
Five things to look out for in WEC’s Lone Star Le Mans
Pedro Acosta may not win a MotoGP race on a KTM - and that’s not a failure
MotoGP reveals pre-season testing plans for start of 850cc era
Jacky Ickx on Genesis’ WEC journey so far – and what comes next
Aprilia: We can learn a lot from Marc Marquez’s “intelligence and ability”
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?
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
What we learned from an intriguing 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”
Winners and losers from MotoGP's fascinating 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
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
Live: MotoGP Aragon Grand Prix as it happens
MotoGP Aragon GP: Full starting grid
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
Marco Bezzecchi doubts he lost Aragon MotoGP sprint at the start
MotoGP Aragon GP: Marc Marquez scores dominant sprint win, Marco Bezzecchi third
MotoGP Aragon GP: Marco Bezzecchi beats Marc Marquez to sensational pole
Francesco Bagnaia stopped on track to “calm down” after frustrating Aragon practice
Johann Zarco: “My ego is filled” after impressive MotoGP comeback in Aragon