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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

Enea Bastianini joins Trackhouse for 2027 MotoGP season after Tech3 exit

MotoGP
MotoGP
Aragon GP
Enea Bastianini joins Trackhouse for 2027 MotoGP season after Tech3 exit

Pietro Fittipaldi aiming for Hypercar/GTP seat as he rules out single-seater return

WEC
WEC
Pietro Fittipaldi aiming for Hypercar/GTP seat as he rules out single-seater return

Fabio Quartararo explains rationale behind Honda 2027 MotoGP move

MotoGP
MotoGP
Fabio Quartararo explains rationale behind Honda 2027 MotoGP move

FIA to crack down on team collusion in Formula E from next season

Formula E
Formula E
London ePrix II
FIA to crack down on team collusion in Formula E from next season

Max Verstappen commits to Red Bull until end of F1 2030

Formula 1
Formula 1
Dutch GP
Max Verstappen commits to Red Bull until end of F1 2030

Ligier announces first three customers for next-gen LMP2 car

WEC
WEC
Ligier announces first three customers for next-gen LMP2 car

Jorge Martin defends Yamaha switch: ‘They said going to Aprilia would be a disaster’

MotoGP
MotoGP
Jorge Martin defends Yamaha switch: ‘They said going to Aprilia would be a disaster’

Porsche: Tight London track was chosen as Formula E finale to “create chaos”

Formula E
Formula E
London ePrix II
Porsche: Tight London track was chosen as Formula E finale to “create chaos”

Everything that went wrong in Lucas di Grassi’s farewell Formula E weekend

Formula E
Formula E
London ePrix II
Everything that went wrong in Lucas di Grassi’s farewell Formula E weekend

Did Formula E’s London finale go too far with team games and personal vendettas?

Formula E
Formula E
London ePrix II
Did Formula E’s London finale go too far with team games and personal vendettas?

How Mahindra missed out on London win but capped its best Formula E season yet

Formula E
Formula E
London ePrix II
How Mahindra missed out on London win but capped its best Formula E season yet

Antonio Felix da Costa defends Jaguar, says Pascal Wehrlein took Jake Dennis out “on purpose”

Formula E
Formula E
London ePrix II
Antonio Felix da Costa defends Jaguar, says Pascal Wehrlein took Jake Dennis out “on purpose”

Pascal Wehrlein: Jaguar wanted to "destroy my race” in controversial London finale

Formula E
Formula E
London ePrix II
Pascal Wehrlein: Jaguar wanted to "destroy my race” in controversial London finale

BMW’s ascent from an also-ran to WEC title contender

WEC
WEC
BMW’s ascent from an also-ran to WEC title contender

Pascal Wehrlein responds to Porsche’s team tactics after dominant London win

Formula E
Formula E
London ePrix I
Pascal Wehrlein responds to Porsche’s team tactics after dominant London win

“It’s typical of my luck” - Mitch Evans after VSC and “extreme” Porsche “games” in London

Formula E
Formula E
London ePrix I
“It’s typical of my luck” - Mitch Evans after VSC and “extreme” Porsche “games” in London

Why Sebastien Buemi is leaving Formula E after 12 seasons

Formula E
Formula E
London ePrix I
Why Sebastien Buemi is leaving Formula E after 12 seasons

Porsche’s Pascal Wehrlein worried about Formula E rivals “manipulating” London finale

Formula E
Formula E
London ePrix I
Porsche’s Pascal Wehrlein worried about Formula E rivals “manipulating” London finale

Peloton-style racing could continue into Formula E’s Gen4 era

Formula E
Formula E
London ePrix I
Peloton-style racing could continue into Formula E’s Gen4 era

Jorge Martin no longer obsessed with winning MotoGP races like in 2024

MotoGP
MotoGP
British GP
Jorge Martin no longer obsessed with winning MotoGP races like in 2024

Sebastien Buemi to leave Formula E after 12 seasons

Formula E
Formula E
London ePrix I
Sebastien Buemi to leave Formula E after 12 seasons

Mahindra begins Gen4 Formula E testing after two-month delay

Formula E
Formula E
London ePrix I
Mahindra begins Gen4 Formula E testing after two-month delay

Theo Pourchaire focused on new Opel Formula E programme amid doubts over WEC future

WEC
WEC
Theo Pourchaire focused on new Opel Formula E programme amid doubts over WEC future

What was behind Francesco Bagnaia’s worst MotoGP weekend of the year?

MotoGP
MotoGP
British GP
What was behind Francesco Bagnaia’s worst MotoGP weekend of the year?

How MotoGP's summer break has revitalised Aprilia's factory team

MotoGP
British GP
How MotoGP's summer break has revitalised Aprilia's factory team

MotoGP to hold 2027 season launch event in Brazil

MotoGP
MotoGP
British GP
MotoGP to hold 2027 season launch event in Brazil

Nine-way Formula E title fight goes down to the wire in London

Formula E
Formula E
London ePrix I
Nine-way Formula E title fight goes down to the wire in London

Marco Bezzecchi admits he struggled to “stop overthinking” during difficult MotoGP spell

MotoGP
MotoGP
British GP
Marco Bezzecchi admits he struggled to “stop overthinking” during difficult MotoGP spell

Alex Marquez says “stupid, unacceptable” mistake cost British GP podium

MotoGP
MotoGP
British GP
Alex Marquez says “stupid, unacceptable” mistake cost British GP podium

What we learned from MotoGP’s return at the British GP

MotoGP
British GP
What we learned from MotoGP’s return at the British GP

Winners and losers as MotoGP season resumes with the British GP

MotoGP
MotoGP
British GP
Winners and losers as MotoGP season resumes with the British GP

Raul Fernandez channelled “anger” into British GP victory after sprint “idiot” moment

MotoGP
MotoGP
British GP
Raul Fernandez channelled “anger” into British GP victory after sprint “idiot” moment

Why Jorge Martin, Ai Ogura had ride-height device issues despite MotoGP holeshot ban

MotoGP
MotoGP
British GP
Why Jorge Martin, Ai Ogura had ride-height device issues despite MotoGP holeshot ban

Marc Marquez owns up to British GP struggles but refuses to panic

MotoGP
MotoGP
British GP
Marc Marquez owns up to British GP struggles but refuses to panic

MotoGP British GP: Raul Fernandez dominates as Jorge Martin extends points lead

MotoGP
MotoGP
British GP
MotoGP British GP: Raul Fernandez dominates as Jorge Martin extends points lead

Live: MotoGP British Grand Prix as it happens

MotoGP
MotoGP
British GP
Live: MotoGP British Grand Prix as it happens

How a “destroyed” Marco Bezzecchi battled to British GP sprint podium

MotoGP
MotoGP
British GP
How a “destroyed” Marco Bezzecchi battled to British GP sprint podium

Marc Marquez baffled by “massive” tyre drop in British GP sprint

MotoGP
MotoGP
British GP
Marc Marquez baffled by “massive” tyre drop in British GP sprint

Jorge Martin “out of the hole he was in” after commanding Silverstone sprint win

MotoGP
MotoGP
British GP
Jorge Martin “out of the hole he was in” after commanding Silverstone sprint win

MotoGP British GP: Jorge Martin leads Aprilia 1-2-3 in sprint as Marc Marquez struggles

MotoGP
MotoGP
British GP
MotoGP British GP: Jorge Martin leads Aprilia 1-2-3 in sprint as Marc Marquez struggles

MotoGP British GP: Jorge Martin leads Aprilia front-row lockout in qualifying

MotoGP
MotoGP
British GP
MotoGP British GP: Jorge Martin leads Aprilia front-row lockout in qualifying

Marc Marquez: “I’m slower” in corners that used to be my strength at Silverstone 

MotoGP
MotoGP
British GP
Marc Marquez: “I’m slower” in corners that used to be my strength at Silverstone 

Marco Bezzecchi reveals “disaster” injury ordeal after smashing Silverstone lap record

MotoGP
MotoGP
British GP
Marco Bezzecchi reveals “disaster” injury ordeal after smashing Silverstone lap record

MotoGP British GP: Returning Marco Bezzecchi tops Friday practice as Aprilia dominates

MotoGP
MotoGP
British GP
MotoGP British GP: Returning Marco Bezzecchi tops Friday practice as Aprilia dominates

How WEC's Hypercar title fight is shaping up with revised 2026 calendar

WEC
WEC
How WEC's Hypercar title fight is shaping up with revised 2026 calendar

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

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

Jack Miller says post-MotoGP decision is nearing amid Yamaha WSBK rumours

MotoGP
MotoGP
British GP
Jack Miller says post-MotoGP decision is nearing amid Yamaha WSBK rumours

Marc Marquez on championship hopes: “Another MotoGP title will not change my life”

MotoGP
MotoGP
British GP
Marc Marquez on championship hopes: “Another MotoGP title will not change my life”

Pedro Acosta not giving up hope of first MotoGP win with KTM

MotoGP
MotoGP
British GP
Pedro Acosta not giving up hope of first MotoGP win with KTM

Marco Bezzecchi concedes British GP chances: I’m not feeling 100% after injury

MotoGP
MotoGP
British GP
Marco Bezzecchi concedes British GP chances: I’m not feeling 100% after injury

MotoGP agrees new two-year deal with Silverstone for British GP

MotoGP
MotoGP
British GP
MotoGP agrees new two-year deal with Silverstone for British GP

Francesco Bagnaia “got the short straw” after MotoGP titles, says Casey Stoner

MotoGP
MotoGP
British GP
Francesco Bagnaia “got the short straw” after MotoGP titles, says Casey Stoner

KTM replaces Maverick Vinales with Pol Espargaro for British GP

MotoGP
MotoGP
British GP
KTM replaces Maverick Vinales with Pol Espargaro for British GP

Casey Stoner urges Pedro Acosta to be more patient in MotoGP

MotoGP
MotoGP
British GP
Casey Stoner urges Pedro Acosta to be more patient in MotoGP

Formula E changes 2027 Monaco date to avoid WEC clash

Formula E
Formula E
Formula E changes 2027 Monaco date to avoid WEC clash

Every circuit to have hosted a WEC round since 2012

WEC
WEC
Every circuit to have hosted a WEC round since 2012

Luca Marini’s theory on why Honda has been struggling in qualifying in MotoGP

MotoGP
MotoGP
Luca Marini’s theory on why Honda has been struggling in qualifying in MotoGP

Joan Mir explains why Gresini is the right move after Honda struggles

MotoGP
MotoGP
Joan Mir explains why Gresini is the right move after Honda struggles

BMW to run special Spider-Man livery in IMSA’s Road America enduro

IMSA
IMSA
Road America
BMW to run special Spider-Man livery in IMSA’s Road America enduro

Alex Marquez: 2026 MotoGP title fight so open due to “more mistakes”

MotoGP
MotoGP
Alex Marquez: 2026 MotoGP title fight so open due to “more mistakes”