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
Marc Marquez and Pedro Acosta give early verdict on 2027 MotoGP partnership
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’
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
Francesco Bagnaia makes Aprilia MotoGP switch after Ducati exit
How Ford will fast-track hypercar development with ex-Acura signing
Aprilia on Marc Marquez’s winning form: “First, we need to watch ourselves”
Cal Crutchlow calls for MotoGP weather protocol after sweltering Czech GP
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
"Maybe I forgot how to ride a MotoGP" bike, says Franco Morbidelli
How a gulf nation is working on nurturing homegrown talent
Five things we learned from MotoGP's ferocious 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
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
Marco Bezzecchi apologises after striking marshal earns him Czech GP ban
Marco Bezzecchi banned from Czech GP for hitting marshal in sprint
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'
Pedro Acosta explains what led to Czech GP sprint crash
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
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 not in talks over more Adelaide-style street circuits
2026 MotoGP Czech Grand Prix – How to watch, session times & more
Fabio Quartararo still wants F1 test after abandoned Mercedes plans
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’
Can Formula E's nearly man finally get his crown?
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
Aston Martin evaluating first major upgrade for Valkyrie hypercar
#12 Cadillac admits Le Mans win was unlikely but rues costly FCY
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
BMW drivers admit “painful” 2026 Le Mans defeat “hurts”: “We were close”
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
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
Le Mans 24h, H4: Toyota extends advantage over BMW in the evening
The 2026 Le Mans 24 Hours entry list in full
2026 Le Mans 24 Hours - Full schedule and session timings
IMSA stars complete Ford's 2027 WEC Hypercar line-up
Genesis reveals concept GT3 car at Le Mans
2026 Le Mans 24 Hours: Full starting grid
Silverstone added to expanded nine-round 2027 WEC schedule
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
Toyota sees “two-class” split emerging between LMDh and LMH at Le Mans
Inside Marc Marquez’s new approach to racing after surgery
Le Mans 24h: Toyota spins and then goes fastest in FP2
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
Ferrari expecting “difficult” race at Le Mans: “We are not the favourites”