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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

Marc Marquez pinpoints key weakness after Jerez MotoGP test

MotoGP
MotoGP
Jerez Official Testing
Marc Marquez pinpoints key weakness after Jerez MotoGP test

The uncomfortable questions posed by Marc Marquez’s recent MotoGP form

MotoGP
Jerez Official Testing
The uncomfortable questions posed by Marc Marquez’s recent MotoGP form

MotoGP Jerez test: Aprilia 1-2-3 as new aero packages appear

MotoGP
MotoGP
MotoGP Jerez test: Aprilia 1-2-3 as new aero packages appear

Five things we learned from MotoGP’s Spanish GP

MotoGP
Spanish GP
Five things we learned from MotoGP’s Spanish GP

Why Joan Mir wasn’t encouraged by Honda’s best MotoGP result of the year

MotoGP
MotoGP
Spanish GP
Why Joan Mir wasn’t encouraged by Honda’s best MotoGP result of the year

Marco Bezzecchi explains how Ducati ended Aprilia's winning streak in Jerez

MotoGP
MotoGP
Spanish GP
Marco Bezzecchi explains how Ducati ended Aprilia's winning streak in Jerez

How Alex Marquez rediscovered his mojo at the Spanish GP

MotoGP
MotoGP
Spanish GP
How Alex Marquez rediscovered his mojo at the Spanish GP

MotoGP Spanish GP: Alex Marquez ends Aprilia’s winning streak

MotoGP
MotoGP
Spanish GP
MotoGP Spanish GP: Alex Marquez ends Aprilia’s winning streak

Marco Bezzecchi explains what all went wrong in disastrous Jerez sprint

MotoGP
MotoGP
Spanish GP
Marco Bezzecchi explains what all went wrong in disastrous Jerez sprint

Marc Marquez shrugs off controversy over pitlane entry in Spanish MotoGP sprint

MotoGP
MotoGP
Spanish GP
Marc Marquez shrugs off controversy over pitlane entry in Spanish MotoGP sprint

Former Red Bull F1 boss Christian Horner sparks intrigue with MotoGP appearance

MotoGP
MotoGP
Spanish GP
Former Red Bull F1 boss Christian Horner sparks intrigue with MotoGP appearance

Marc Marquez can only "survive" in Spanish GP despite return to full fitness

MotoGP
MotoGP
Spanish GP
Marc Marquez can only "survive" in Spanish GP despite return to full fitness

Pedro Acosta explains Q1 relegation, hopes Jerez is worst race of 2026

MotoGP
MotoGP
Spanish GP
Pedro Acosta explains Q1 relegation, hopes Jerez is worst race of 2026

“You don’t want to try your best” - Fabio Quartararo’s latest take on Yamaha’s struggles

MotoGP
MotoGP
Spanish GP
“You don’t want to try your best” - Fabio Quartararo’s latest take on Yamaha’s struggles

MotoGP Spanish GP: Alex Marquez leads Ducati 1-2 in Friday Practice, Pedro Acosta into Q1

MotoGP
MotoGP
MotoGP Spanish GP: Alex Marquez leads Ducati 1-2 in Friday Practice, Pedro Acosta into Q1

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

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

Joan Mir: I deserve to stay in Honda’s factory MotoGP team for 2027

MotoGP
MotoGP
Spanish GP
Joan Mir: I deserve to stay in Honda’s factory MotoGP team for 2027

Enea Bastianini frustrated by MotoGP safety inaction; Fabio Quartararo highlights rider divide

MotoGP
MotoGP
Spanish GP
Enea Bastianini frustrated by MotoGP safety inaction; Fabio Quartararo highlights rider divide

Alex Rins bemused by early Yamaha axe amid V4 engine struggles

MotoGP
MotoGP
Spanish GP
Alex Rins bemused by early Yamaha axe amid V4 engine struggles

Aprilia explains why it hasn’t tested 850cc bike yet: “We are in no hurry”

MotoGP
MotoGP
Spanish GP
Aprilia explains why it hasn’t tested 850cc bike yet: “We are in no hurry”

MotoGP star Pedro Acosta wants to keep racing beyond 35

MotoGP
MotoGP
Spanish GP
MotoGP star Pedro Acosta wants to keep racing beyond 35

Injured Maverick Vinales to miss Spanish GP after undergoing surgery

MotoGP
MotoGP
Spanish GP
Injured Maverick Vinales to miss Spanish GP after undergoing surgery

WEC Imola: Toyota denies Ferrari home win in season opener

WEC
WEC
Imola
WEC Imola: Toyota denies Ferrari home win in season opener

Has Ducati stagnated or have its MotoGP rivals caught up?

MotoGP
MotoGP
Spanish GP
Has Ducati stagnated or have its MotoGP rivals caught up?

Pedro Acosta explains what KTM needs to close the gap to Aprilia in MotoGP

MotoGP
MotoGP
Pedro Acosta explains what KTM needs to close the gap to Aprilia in MotoGP

2026 WEC Imola: How to watch, start time and entry list

WEC
WEC
Imola Prologue
2026 WEC Imola: How to watch, start time and entry list

What caused Marco Sorensen’s heavy WEC Prologue crash for Aston Martin?

WEC
WEC
Imola Prologue
What caused Marco Sorensen’s heavy WEC Prologue crash for Aston Martin?

Toyota’s 100th WEC race: The highs, lows and defining moments

WEC
WEC
Toyota’s 100th WEC race: The highs, lows and defining moments

Fabio Quartararo staying “a little bit out” of Yamaha development as frustrations grow

MotoGP
MotoGP
Fabio Quartararo staying “a little bit out” of Yamaha development as frustrations grow

WEC Imola Prologue: Ferrari finishes 1-2-3 as Aston Martin suffers big shunt

WEC
WEC
Imola Prologue
WEC Imola Prologue: Ferrari finishes 1-2-3 as Aston Martin suffers big shunt

Lance Stroll encouraged by maiden GT3 race despite troubled run at Paul Ricard

GT World Challenge Europe Endurance
GT World Challenge Europe Endurance
Lance Stroll encouraged by maiden GT3 race despite troubled run at Paul Ricard

How Ai Ogura is starting to fulfil his MotoGP potential

MotoGP
MotoGP
How Ai Ogura is starting to fulfil his MotoGP potential

How much factory support should be allowed in WEC’s LMGT3 class?

WEC
WEC
How much factory support should be allowed in WEC’s LMGT3 class?

KTM backs “unlucky” Maverick Vinales to return and become "second leader"

MotoGP
MotoGP
Americas GP
KTM backs “unlucky” Maverick Vinales to return and become "second leader"

Jack Miller on Yamaha’s MotoGP struggles: "You're like a lamb to the slaughter"

MotoGP
MotoGP
Jack Miller on Yamaha’s MotoGP struggles: "You're like a lamb to the slaughter"

Ford may delay full WEC Hypercar line-up decision until late 2026

WEC
WEC
Ford may delay full WEC Hypercar line-up decision until late 2026

Lance Stroll: Aston Martin F1 struggles a factor in surprise GT outing

Formula 1
Formula 1
Lance Stroll: Aston Martin F1 struggles a factor in surprise GT outing

Pedro Acosta says teaming up with Marc Marquez would be a “dream come true”

MotoGP
MotoGP
Pedro Acosta says teaming up with Marc Marquez would be a “dream come true”

Michelin gives verdict on Aprilia’s MotoGP advantage

MotoGP
MotoGP
Michelin gives verdict on Aprilia’s MotoGP advantage

Why Alex Marquez has been struggling in MotoGP this year

MotoGP
MotoGP
Why Alex Marquez has been struggling in MotoGP this year

Ducati playing “catch-up” to Aprilia but insists “nothing is lost” in MotoGP title fight

MotoGP
MotoGP
Americas GP
Ducati playing “catch-up” to Aprilia but insists “nothing is lost” in MotoGP title fight

Joan Mir explains why he crashes so often in MotoGP

MotoGP
MotoGP
Americas GP
Joan Mir explains why he crashes so often in MotoGP

The key hurdle in Max Verstappen's Super GT ambitions

Formula 1
Formula 1
Japanese GP
The key hurdle in Max Verstappen's Super GT ambitions

"What are we doing?" - Alex Rins’ blunt comment underlines scale of Yamaha frustrations

MotoGP
MotoGP
Americas GP
"What are we doing?" - Alex Rins’ blunt comment underlines scale of Yamaha frustrations

Lance Stroll to make surprise GT appearance during April F1 break

Formula 1
Formula 1
Japanese GP
Lance Stroll to make surprise GT appearance during April F1 break

Maverick Vinales undergoes shoulder surgery to remove loose screw

MotoGP
MotoGP
Americas GP
Maverick Vinales undergoes shoulder surgery to remove loose screw

Why Toprak Razgatlioglu isn’t satisfied with his MotoGP breakthrough

MotoGP
MotoGP
Americas GP
Why Toprak Razgatlioglu isn’t satisfied with his MotoGP breakthrough

Ford reveals plans for first test for its new WEC LMDh prototype

WEC
WEC
Ford reveals plans for first test for its new WEC LMDh prototype

Marco Bezzecchi ‘won’t consider himself title contender’ until sprint errors cut out

MotoGP
MotoGP
Americas GP
Marco Bezzecchi ‘won’t consider himself title contender’ until sprint errors cut out

Why VR46's 2027 MotoGP decision already looks clear

MotoGP
Americas GP
Why VR46's 2027 MotoGP decision already looks clear

Fabio Quartararo: Yamaha ‘has no idea’ how to fix its MotoGP bike

MotoGP
MotoGP
Americas GP
Fabio Quartararo: Yamaha ‘has no idea’ how to fix its MotoGP bike

What happened in Marco Bezzecchi and Pedro Acosta’s Austin lap 1 clash?

MotoGP
MotoGP
Americas GP
What happened in Marco Bezzecchi and Pedro Acosta’s Austin lap 1 clash?

Winners and losers from MotoGP’s United States GP

MotoGP
MotoGP
Americas GP
Winners and losers from MotoGP’s United States GP

Marc Marquez: ‘I’m the one missing, not the bike’ after US GP struggles

MotoGP
MotoGP
Americas GP
Marc Marquez: ‘I’m the one missing, not the bike’ after US GP struggles

MotoGP United States GP: Marco Bezzecchi claims fifth straight win as Aprilia scores 1-2

MotoGP
MotoGP
Americas GP
MotoGP United States GP: Marco Bezzecchi claims fifth straight win as Aprilia scores 1-2

MotoGP United States GP: Schedule and full starting grid

MotoGP
MotoGP
Americas GP
MotoGP United States GP: Schedule and full starting grid

Jorge Martin’s “full send” celebration ends in wheelie crash after US GP sprint win

MotoGP
MotoGP
Americas GP
Jorge Martin’s “full send” celebration ends in wheelie crash after US GP sprint win

Marc Marquez penalised for Fabio di Giannantonio clash in US GP sprint

MotoGP
MotoGP
Americas GP
Marc Marquez penalised for Fabio di Giannantonio clash in US GP sprint

MotoGP United States GP: Fabio di Giannantonio beats Marco Bezzecchi for back-to-back poles

MotoGP
MotoGP
Americas GP
MotoGP United States GP: Fabio di Giannantonio beats Marco Bezzecchi for back-to-back poles

Toprak Razgatlioglu left “very angry” to miss top 10 after braking woes in US GP practice

MotoGP
MotoGP
Americas GP
Toprak Razgatlioglu left “very angry” to miss top 10 after braking woes in US GP practice