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
No new Yamaha MotoGP engine until after French GP, says Fabio Quartararo
Aprilia on dominant MotoGP start: 'Ducati isn’t struggling, we did something special'
Le Mans-winning engineer Leena Gade joins Ford’s WEC Hypercar programme
Davide Tardozzi: Ducati 'slapped in the face' by Aprilia, but true pecking order yet to emerge
Why Francesco Bagnaia is "not that worried" after another miserable MotoGP race
Where MotoGP’s penalty system still lacks clarity
Ferrari: 2026 F1 cars have “positively surprised” everyone after initial scepticism
The mountain Yamaha has to climb with its V4-powered MotoGP contender
Winners and losers from MotoGP’s season-opening Thailand Grand Prix
Michelin reveals what caused Marc Marquez’s dramatic Thai GP tyre puncture
MotoGP Thai GP: Marco Bezzecchi's flawless Aprilia win ends Ducati's podium streak
What happened in MotoGP’s other big Thailand sprint incident
Marco Bezzecchi denies he was too eager after MotoGP Thailand sprint crash
MotoGP riders have their say on controversial Marc Marquez-Pedro Acosta clash
MotoGP Thailand GP: Marco Bezzecchi beats Marc Marquez to pole despite late crash
Mahindra is a Formula E frontrunner again, but will it end its five-year victory drought?
Fabio Quartararo admits he was “too optimistic” about Yamaha V4’s potential
Marco Bezzecchi after record-breaking Thailand lap: ‘Marc Marquez still the favourite’
Ducati “shouldn’t panic” if Marco Bezzeccchi dominates Thai GP, says Alex Marquez
2025 MotoGP Thailand Grand Prix – How to watch, session times & more
Why KTM's MotoGP challenge may no longer be a one-man Pedro Acosta show
Jake Dennis signs new Andretti Formula E deal after ‘seriously considering’ other options
Marc Marquez lacking same strength as last year after “no joke” Indonesia injury
Fabio Quartararo: 2027 decision "helped me mentally" amid Yamaha struggles
Five MotoGP riders who need a big 2026 season
Honda stuck at "similar potential" to 2025 as Joan Mir calls for "revolution"
Porsche won’t need extra budget to run second Formula E team
What we learned from the Thailand MotoGP test
Formula E targeting up to 19 races, second US round, in first Gen4 season
Toprak Razgatlioglu “always sad” over lack of pace amid steep MotoGP learning curve
Mahindra to begin Gen4 testing in May after delayed board approval
Fabio Quartararo warns Yamaha MotoGP rebuild could take months – or longer
Pedro Acosta found Ducati and Aprilia’s pace “scary” in MotoGP testing
MotoGP Buriram test: Marco Bezzecchi breaks track record on final day
Marc Marquez explains how injury has affected his Ducati renewal
Francesco Bagnaia says “I just decided” on 2027 MotoGP plans amid links to Aprilia move
MotoGP Buriram test: Alex Marquez fastest on Day 1 as Marc Marquez crashes twice
Formula E to adopt WEC-style ‘joker’ upgrade system for Gen4
Trackhouse boss suggests crucial change to MotoGP weekend format
The 2026 Le Mans 24 Hours entry list in full
Hypercar field shrinks to 18 cars as 2026 Le Mans 24 Hours entry list is revealed
Formula E working on a longer version of Jeddah F1 track for Gen4 era
Why Jaguar's Formula E resurgence ensures Porsche won't have it all its own way
Carlos Ezpeleta: 'We are in hurry to lay foundations for growth, not monetise MotoGP'
Porsche’s Jeddah dip raises questions as Pascal Wehrlein insists ‘nothing changed’
Formula E puts influencers on track for crash-heavy Evo Sessions at Jeddah
How Jorge Lorenzo is pushing Maverick Vinales beyond his limits in MotoGP
Dan Ticktum, Pepe Marti settle “over the line” clash; Marti apologises for radio slur
Formula E Jeddah: Antonio Felix da Costa ends victory drought as Porsche struggles
Can Johann Zarco match factory Honda duo Joan Mir and Luca Marini in MotoGP 2026?
Formula E champion Lucas di Grassi slams “extremely badly designed” F1 2026 rules
Formula E Jeddah: Pascal Wehrlein scores commanding victory to take points lead
Formula E chief sends "naughty” Jeddah invite to Max Verstappen after F1 2026 criticism
How Formula E’s Jeddah layout differs from F1’s – and what drivers think
How Formula E’s Evo Sessions for influencers will work in Jeddah
Fermin Aldeguer to miss Thai GP, Gresini names replacement
Formula E to stage Tokyo E-Prix as a night race in 2026
Joan Mir fears early silly season could leave MotoGP riders regretting their decisions
Ducati: Resurgent Francesco Bagnaia back to his ‘2024 mentality’ in MotoGP
Ducati still favourite after MotoGP Sepang test, but Aprilia is in its “slipstream”