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Rachit Thukral
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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

Fabio Di Giannantonio reveals tap from Marc Marquez in sprint chain reaction: 'He put me in first gear'

MotoGP
MotoGP
Indonesian GP
Fabio Di Giannantonio reveals tap from Marc Marquez in sprint chain reaction: 'He put me in first gear'

MotoGP Indonesian GP: Full starting grid

MotoGP
MotoGP
Indonesian GP
MotoGP Indonesian GP: Full starting grid

Marco Bezzecchi on Mandalika sprint crash: 'Raul Fernandez has nothing to be angry about'

MotoGP
MotoGP
Indonesian GP
Marco Bezzecchi on Mandalika sprint crash: 'Raul Fernandez has nothing to be angry about'

MotoGP Indonesian GP: Raul Fernandez claims pole, Marc Marquez outqualifies Jorge Martin

MotoGP
MotoGP
Indonesian GP
MotoGP Indonesian GP: Raul Fernandez claims pole, Marc Marquez outqualifies Jorge Martin

No evo joker upgrade for Cadillac in 2027 WEC and IMSA campaigns

WEC
WEC
Barcelona
No evo joker upgrade for Cadillac in 2027 WEC and IMSA campaigns

Honda “super bad” in Indonesian GP practice after falling behind 2025 pace 

MotoGP
MotoGP
Indonesian GP
Honda “super bad” in Indonesian GP practice after falling behind 2025 pace 

Raul Fernandez after flying start for Aprilia: 'This track is made for our bike'

MotoGP
MotoGP
Indonesian GP
Raul Fernandez after flying start for Aprilia: 'This track is made for our bike'

Jorge Martin “struggling” at Mandalika, says Marc Marquez’s pace is “better”

MotoGP
MotoGP
Indonesian GP
Jorge Martin “struggling” at Mandalika, says Marc Marquez’s pace is “better”

Mandalika gravel traps under fire again after Fabio Quartararo tumble: "They have to do something"

MotoGP
MotoGP
Indonesian GP
Mandalika gravel traps under fire again after Fabio Quartararo tumble: "They have to do something"

Marc Marquez: Ducati “cannot hide” from half-second deficit to Aprilia in Indonesian GP

MotoGP
MotoGP
Indonesian GP
Marc Marquez: Ducati “cannot hide” from half-second deficit to Aprilia in Indonesian GP

Maverick Vinales “thinking every night” about future: “I haven’t given up yet”

MotoGP
MotoGP
Japanese GP
Maverick Vinales “thinking every night” about future: “I haven’t given up yet”

MotoGP responds to riders' claims they had “no choice” over 2027 format

MotoGP
MotoGP
Indonesian GP
MotoGP responds to riders' claims they had “no choice” over 2027 format

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

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

Aprilia boss: Beating Marc Marquez in MotoGP title fight “the most difficult task we could have”

MotoGP
MotoGP
Japanese GP
Aprilia boss: Beating Marc Marquez in MotoGP title fight “the most difficult task we could have”

Peugeot promotes test driver Alex Quinn to race seat for 2027 WEC

WEC
WEC
Barcelona
Peugeot promotes test driver Alex Quinn to race seat for 2027 WEC

Inside Corvette’s new Z06 GT3.R Evo for 2027

WEC
WEC
Inside Corvette’s new Z06 GT3.R Evo for 2027

Motegi repurposes parts of historic oval while retaining the rest for now

MotoGP
MotoGP
Japanese GP
Motegi repurposes parts of historic oval while retaining the rest for now

'Losing 10 or 12 points would not be bad' for Ducati at Indonesian GP

MotoGP
MotoGP
Japanese GP
'Losing 10 or 12 points would not be bad' for Ducati at Indonesian GP

The numbers that show how Gigi Dall’Igna turned Ducati into a MotoGP powerhouse

MotoGP
MotoGP
Japanese GP
The numbers that show how Gigi Dall’Igna turned Ducati into a MotoGP powerhouse

Le Mans and IndyCar race winner Mike Conway announces retirement

WEC
WEC
Le Mans and IndyCar race winner Mike Conway announces retirement

The contrasting tactics used by Ducati and Aprilia in MotoGP 2026 title fight

MotoGP
Japanese GP
The contrasting tactics used by Ducati and Aprilia in MotoGP 2026 title fight

'My shoulder is healed' says Maverick Vinales after points on comeback

MotoGP
MotoGP
Japanese GP
'My shoulder is healed' says Maverick Vinales after points on comeback

Alex Marquez makes “unacceptable” gear-shifting mistake twice in wretched Japanese GP

MotoGP
MotoGP
Japanese GP
Alex Marquez makes “unacceptable” gear-shifting mistake twice in wretched Japanese GP

Winners & Losers from MotoGP's Japanese Grand Prix

MotoGP
MotoGP
Japanese GP
Winners & Losers from MotoGP's Japanese Grand Prix

Pedro Acosta: “Strange” problem caused first tough MotoGP race in a “long time”

MotoGP
MotoGP
Japanese GP
Pedro Acosta: “Strange” problem caused first tough MotoGP race in a “long time”

Five things we learned from MotoGP Japanese GP after tyre drama

MotoGP
Japanese GP
Five things we learned from MotoGP Japanese GP after tyre drama

Jorge Martin: “Even on one of my good days, it was impossible to beat Marc Marquez”

MotoGP
MotoGP
Japanese GP
Jorge Martin: “Even on one of my good days, it was impossible to beat Marc Marquez”

Enea Bastianini: "I've been waiting a long time for this moment"

MotoGP
MotoGP
Japanese GP
Enea Bastianini: "I've been waiting a long time for this moment"

Marc Marquez: 'We could have used the hard tyre for qualifying!'

MotoGP
MotoGP
Japanese GP
Marc Marquez: 'We could have used the hard tyre for qualifying!'

MotoGP Japanese GP: Marc Marquez beats Jorge Martin in early duel to close in on points lead

MotoGP
MotoGP
Japanese GP
MotoGP Japanese GP: Marc Marquez beats Jorge Martin in early duel to close in on points lead

MotoGP Japanese GP: Full starting grid

MotoGP
MotoGP
Japanese GP
MotoGP Japanese GP: Full starting grid

“Too slow” Marco Bezzecchi baffled by lack of pace in Japanese GP sprint

MotoGP
MotoGP
Japanese GP
“Too slow” Marco Bezzecchi baffled by lack of pace in Japanese GP sprint

Diogo Moreira talks down Japanese GP hopes after 'lucky' sprint podium

MotoGP
MotoGP
Japanese GP
Diogo Moreira talks down Japanese GP hopes after 'lucky' sprint podium

Enea Bastianini questions “unfair” Motegi penalty; Jorge Martin “angry with himself”

MotoGP
MotoGP
Japanese GP
Enea Bastianini questions “unfair” Motegi penalty; Jorge Martin “angry with himself”

Tyre drama at Motegi: Jack Miller can “almost guarantee” untested hard will be mandatory

MotoGP
MotoGP
Japanese GP
Tyre drama at Motegi: Jack Miller can “almost guarantee” untested hard will be mandatory

Pedro Acosta rues 'losing everything' thanks to Alex Marquez sprint error

MotoGP
MotoGP
Japanese GP
Pedro Acosta rues 'losing everything' thanks to Alex Marquez sprint error

MotoGP Japanese GP: Jorge Martin edges out Marc Marquez to claim back-to-back pole positions

MotoGP
MotoGP
Japanese GP
MotoGP Japanese GP: Jorge Martin edges out Marc Marquez to claim back-to-back pole positions

Marco Bezzecchi retreated to pits after Motegi scare: “I’d already had enough” crashes

MotoGP
MotoGP
Japanese GP
Marco Bezzecchi retreated to pits after Motegi scare: “I’d already had enough” crashes

Marc Marquez vows to go on "attack" after declaring Pedro Acosta fastest at Japanese GP

MotoGP
MotoGP
Japanese GP
Marc Marquez vows to go on "attack" after declaring Pedro Acosta fastest at Japanese GP

Alex Rins jokes “I sh*t my pants” as Jack Miller gives him MotoGP taxi ride

MotoGP
MotoGP
Japanese GP
Alex Rins jokes “I sh*t my pants” as Jack Miller gives him MotoGP taxi ride

Pedro Acosta enjoying "quite similar feeling" to 2024 Motegi MotoGP pole

MotoGP
MotoGP
Japanese GP
Pedro Acosta enjoying "quite similar feeling" to 2024 Motegi MotoGP pole

Honda wildcard Takaaki Nakagami ruled out of Japanese GP after fracture

MotoGP
MotoGP
Japanese GP
Honda wildcard Takaaki Nakagami ruled out of Japanese GP after fracture

Sebastien Buemi questions WEC race control’s VSC/FCY calls

WEC
WEC
Fuji
Sebastien Buemi questions WEC race control’s VSC/FCY calls

The three big unknowns MotoGP riders face at the Japanese GP

MotoGP
MotoGP
Japanese GP
The three big unknowns MotoGP riders face at the Japanese GP

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

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

Max Verstappen to make GT3 return against Valentino Rossi, race on seven weekends in a row

Formula 1
Formula 1
Bahrain GP in Malaysia
Max Verstappen to make GT3 return against Valentino Rossi, race on seven weekends in a row

Why Francesco Bagnaia is ruling out repeat of Japan MotoGP win

MotoGP
MotoGP
Japanese GP
Why Francesco Bagnaia is ruling out repeat of Japan MotoGP win

Yamaha hopes MotoGP race winner Ai Ogura can revive Japan’s “lost” motorcycle passion

MotoGP
MotoGP
Japanese GP
Yamaha hopes MotoGP race winner Ai Ogura can revive Japan’s “lost” motorcycle passion

Toyota’s replacement plan if Ryo Hirakawa lands Haas F1 seat

WEC
WEC
Fuji
Toyota’s replacement plan if Ryo Hirakawa lands Haas F1 seat

FIA and ACO announce 10-year WEC deal after rumours about possible split

WEC
WEC
Fuji
FIA and ACO announce 10-year WEC deal after rumours about possible split

#20 BMW’s title bid derailed by two Ferrari clashes at Fuji: “It’s s**t”

WEC
WEC
Fuji
#20 BMW’s title bid derailed by two Ferrari clashes at Fuji: “It’s s**t”

Genesis Magma Racing open to future IMSA expansion, search for partner team underway

IMSA
IMSA
Genesis Magma Racing open to future IMSA expansion, search for partner team underway

Tech3 KTM confirms Maverick Vinales’ comeback for Japanese GP

MotoGP
MotoGP
Japanese GP
Tech3 KTM confirms Maverick Vinales’ comeback for Japanese GP

Sebastien Buemi: #8 Toyota won Fuji WEC race with the fifth-fastest car but it wasn’t luck

WEC
WEC
Fuji
Sebastien Buemi: #8 Toyota won Fuji WEC race with the fifth-fastest car but it wasn’t luck

Pedro Acosta told KTM he wants to beat Marc Marquez on the same MotoGP bike

MotoGP
MotoGP
Japanese GP
Pedro Acosta told KTM he wants to beat Marc Marquez on the same MotoGP bike

Alpine's WEC future decision ‘any day now’ as Geely talks near conclusion

WEC
WEC
Fuji
Alpine's WEC future decision ‘any day now’ as Geely talks near conclusion

Huge Aston Martin-McLaren LMGT3 crash deemed racing incident after stewards probe

WEC
WEC
Fuji
Huge Aston Martin-McLaren LMGT3 crash deemed racing incident after stewards probe

"Everything that could go wrong went wrong" for Ferrari in Fuji WEC

WEC
WEC
Fuji
"Everything that could go wrong went wrong" for Ferrari in Fuji WEC

Jorge Martin “made us feel wanted” amid current MotoGP struggles, says Yamaha boss

MotoGP
MotoGP
Austrian GP
Jorge Martin “made us feel wanted” amid current MotoGP struggles, says Yamaha boss

Alpine lost Fuji WEC victory by 0.591s because it “didn’t want to sacrifice a car”

WEC
WEC
Fuji
Alpine lost Fuji WEC victory by 0.591s because it “didn’t want to sacrifice a car”