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Rachit Thukral
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Rachit Thukral

Rachit Thukral has been working for Motorsport Network from its early days in 2016. Initially recruited for the Indian edition, he was promoted to Motorsport.com’s Global team in mid-2019. 

Over the years, he has held a wide variety of roles, ranging from covering Super Formula and SUPER GT in Japan to junior formulae in Europe.

More recently, he has directed his focus to sportscar racing, particularly WEC, DTM and IMSA. He also has experience in reporting on Formula E, Dakar and MotoGP.

Rachit also plays an active role in the day-to-day running of Motorsport.com in his post as News Editor.

Prior to joining Motorsport Network, he worked at the autoX magazine from 2014-15. He started his career in motorsport journalism by launching the website RachF1.com during his teen years.

Latest articles by Rachit Thukral

Quartararo: Marquez's Honda exit "woke a lot of people up" at Yamaha

Quartararo: Marquez's Honda exit "woke a lot of people up" at Yamaha

MotoGP
MotoGP
Americas GP
Quartararo: Marquez's Honda exit "woke a lot of people up" at Yamaha
Why DTM champion Preining has foregone use of #1 in 2024

Why DTM champion Preining has foregone use of #1 in 2024

DTM
DTM
Why DTM champion Preining has foregone use of #1 in 2024
Vinales: Aprilia MotoGP win has a “different value” to Suzuki, Yamaha triumphs

Vinales: Aprilia MotoGP win has a “different value” to Suzuki, Yamaha triumphs

MotoGP
MotoGP
Americas GP
Vinales: Aprilia MotoGP win has a “different value” to Suzuki, Yamaha triumphs
2024 F1 Chinese Grand Prix session timings and preview

2024 F1 Chinese Grand Prix session timings and preview

Formula 1
Formula 1
Chinese GP
2024 F1 Chinese Grand Prix session timings and preview
Acosta: 2024 MotoGP title "not the priority" as expectations mount

Acosta: 2024 MotoGP title "not the priority" as expectations mount

MotoGP
MotoGP
Americas GP
Acosta: 2024 MotoGP title "not the priority" as expectations mount
Bagnaia in 'race of defence' as Ducati chatter strikes again in MotoGP

Bagnaia in 'race of defence' as Ducati chatter strikes again in MotoGP

MotoGP
MotoGP
Americas GP
Bagnaia in 'race of defence' as Ducati chatter strikes again in MotoGP
DTM alters Lausitzring schedule to avoid Ice Hockey clash

DTM alters Lausitzring schedule to avoid Ice Hockey clash

DTM
DTM
Hockenheim April Testing
DTM alters Lausitzring schedule to avoid Ice Hockey clash
Rast fastest as BMW dominates Hockenheim DTM test

Rast fastest as BMW dominates Hockenheim DTM test

DTM
DTM
Hockenheim April Testing
Rast fastest as BMW dominates Hockenheim DTM test
2024 MotoGP Americas Grand Prix – How to watch, session times & more

2024 MotoGP Americas Grand Prix – How to watch, session times & more

MotoGP
MotoGP
Americas GP
2024 MotoGP Americas Grand Prix – How to watch, session times & more
Team manager dies in paddock incident in Barcelona

Team manager dies in paddock incident in Barcelona

European Le Mans
European Le Mans
4 Hours of Barcelona
Team manager dies in paddock incident in Barcelona
Honda: "Reasonable" to expect summer break form boost in MotoGP 2024

Honda: "Reasonable" to expect summer break form boost in MotoGP 2024

MotoGP
MotoGP
Honda: "Reasonable" to expect summer break form boost in MotoGP 2024
F1 Japanese GP – Start time, how to watch, starting grid & TV channel

F1 Japanese GP – Start time, how to watch, starting grid & TV channel

Formula 1
Formula 1
Japanese GP
F1 Japanese GP – Start time, how to watch, starting grid & TV channel
Wolff’s "pathological egomaniac" Masi remark shows F1 Abu Dhabi 2021 wounds remain

Wolff’s "pathological egomaniac" Masi remark shows F1 Abu Dhabi 2021 wounds remain

Formula 1
Formula 1
Wolff’s "pathological egomaniac" Masi remark shows F1 Abu Dhabi 2021 wounds remain
F1 Japanese GP qualifying - Start time, how to watch, TV channel

F1 Japanese GP qualifying - Start time, how to watch, TV channel

Formula 1
Formula 1
Japanese GP
F1 Japanese GP qualifying - Start time, how to watch, TV channel
Bezzecchi still does not feel "automatic" on Ducati GP23 in MotoGP

Bezzecchi still does not feel "automatic" on Ducati GP23 in MotoGP

MotoGP
MotoGP
Bezzecchi still does not feel "automatic" on Ducati GP23 in MotoGP
2024 F1 Japanese Grand Prix session timings and preview

2024 F1 Japanese Grand Prix session timings and preview

Formula 1
Formula 1
Japanese GP
2024 F1 Japanese Grand Prix session timings and preview
Zarco not "scared" of losing riding style on Honda like in KTM MotoGP days

Zarco not "scared" of losing riding style on Honda like in KTM MotoGP days

MotoGP
MotoGP
Zarco not "scared" of losing riding style on Honda like in KTM MotoGP days
Alpine WEC driver Habsburg suffers fractures in testing crash

Alpine WEC driver Habsburg suffers fractures in testing crash

WEC
WEC
Vettel Porsche testing
Alpine WEC driver Habsburg suffers fractures in testing crash
Daytona winner Campbell gets Porsche Formula E practice outing in Misano

Daytona winner Campbell gets Porsche Formula E practice outing in Misano

Formula E
Formula E
Daytona winner Campbell gets Porsche Formula E practice outing in Misano
Gresini MotoGP rider Marquez says he "won't be faster than in the past"

Gresini MotoGP rider Marquez says he "won't be faster than in the past"

MotoGP
MotoGP
Portugal GP
Gresini MotoGP rider Marquez says he "won't be faster than in the past"
How McLaren has geared up for its return to the global sportscar stage

How McLaren has geared up for its return to the global sportscar stage

WEC
WEC
How McLaren has geared up for its return to the global sportscar stage
Marquez: Pressure and ambition at Gresini MotoGP team same as factory Honda

Marquez: Pressure and ambition at Gresini MotoGP team same as factory Honda

MotoGP
MotoGP
Marquez: Pressure and ambition at Gresini MotoGP team same as factory Honda
Aprilia needs "better bike" to be stronger in 2025 MotoGP rider market

Aprilia needs "better bike" to be stronger in 2025 MotoGP rider market

MotoGP
MotoGP
Aprilia needs "better bike" to be stronger in 2025 MotoGP rider market
Cadillac disqualified from WEC opener in Qatar for technical breach

Cadillac disqualified from WEC opener in Qatar for technical breach

WEC
WEC
Cadillac disqualified from WEC opener in Qatar for technical breach
Oliveira frustrated by "baby steps" as 2024 Aprilia MotoGP  bike "not working"

Oliveira frustrated by "baby steps" as 2024 Aprilia MotoGP bike "not working"

MotoGP
MotoGP
Oliveira frustrated by "baby steps" as 2024 Aprilia MotoGP bike "not working"
DTM testing limits necessary to prevent 'costs exploding to the moon' - Wittmann

DTM testing limits necessary to prevent 'costs exploding to the moon' - Wittmann

DTM
DTM
DTM testing limits necessary to prevent 'costs exploding to the moon' - Wittmann
Rins "needs to do something different" to Quartararo on Yamaha MotoGP bike

Rins "needs to do something different" to Quartararo on Yamaha MotoGP bike

MotoGP
MotoGP
Portugal GP
Rins "needs to do something different" to Quartararo on Yamaha MotoGP bike
Miller "can only wish to ride" KTM like MotoGP rookie Acosta

Miller "can only wish to ride" KTM like MotoGP rookie Acosta

MotoGP
MotoGP
Portugal GP
Miller "can only wish to ride" KTM like MotoGP rookie Acosta
Mir slams Morbidelli for 'not clever' opening lap clash in Portugal MotoGP

Mir slams Morbidelli for 'not clever' opening lap clash in Portugal MotoGP

MotoGP
MotoGP
Portugal GP
Mir slams Morbidelli for 'not clever' opening lap clash in Portugal MotoGP
2024 F1 Australian GP results: Carlos Sainz wins, Verstappen retires

2024 F1 Australian GP results: Carlos Sainz wins, Verstappen retires

Formula 1
Formula 1
Australian GP
2024 F1 Australian GP results: Carlos Sainz wins, Verstappen retires
F2 Australia: Hadjar scores feature race win as Hauger crashes out

F2 Australia: Hadjar scores feature race win as Hauger crashes out

FIA F2
FIA F2
Albert Park
F2 Australia: Hadjar scores feature race win as Hauger crashes out
Vinales "closes the circle" with first Aprilia win in Portugal MotoGP sprint

Vinales "closes the circle" with first Aprilia win in Portugal MotoGP sprint

MotoGP
MotoGP
Portugal GP
Vinales "closes the circle" with first Aprilia win in Portugal MotoGP sprint
F1 Australian GP – Start time, how to watch, starting grid & TV channel

F1 Australian GP – Start time, how to watch, starting grid & TV channel

Formula 1
Formula 1
Australian GP
F1 Australian GP – Start time, how to watch, starting grid & TV channel
2024 F1 Australian GP qualifying results: Verstappen takes pole

2024 F1 Australian GP qualifying results: Verstappen takes pole

Formula 1
Formula 1
Australian GP
2024 F1 Australian GP qualifying results: Verstappen takes pole
F3 Australia: Stenshorne wins sprint thriller, disaster for Browning

F3 Australia: Stenshorne wins sprint thriller, disaster for Browning

FIA F3
FIA F3
Albert Park
F3 Australia: Stenshorne wins sprint thriller, disaster for Browning
Quartararo: Yamaha's improved Portugal MotoGP form 'not unexpected'

Quartararo: Yamaha's improved Portugal MotoGP form 'not unexpected'

MotoGP
MotoGP
Portugal GP
Quartararo: Yamaha's improved Portugal MotoGP form 'not unexpected'
F1 Australian GP qualifying - Start time, how to watch, TV channel

F1 Australian GP qualifying - Start time, how to watch, TV channel

Formula 1
Formula 1
Australian GP
F1 Australian GP qualifying - Start time, how to watch, TV channel
2024 F1 Australian GP results: Leclerc fastest in practice

2024 F1 Australian GP results: Leclerc fastest in practice

Formula 1
Formula 1
Australian GP
2024 F1 Australian GP results: Leclerc fastest in practice
2024 MotoGP Portuguese Grand Prix – How to watch, session times & more

2024 MotoGP Portuguese Grand Prix – How to watch, session times & more

MotoGP
MotoGP
Portugal GP
2024 MotoGP Portuguese Grand Prix – How to watch, session times & more
KTM drops two-time Dakar winner Toby Price from factory programme

KTM drops two-time Dakar winner Toby Price from factory programme

Dakar
Dakar
KTM drops two-time Dakar winner Toby Price from factory programme
2024 F1 Australian Grand Prix session timings and preview

2024 F1 Australian Grand Prix session timings and preview

Formula 1
Formula 1
Australian GP
2024 F1 Australian Grand Prix session timings and preview
BMW 'looking closely' at a future MotoGP entry

BMW 'looking closely' at a future MotoGP entry

MotoGP
MotoGP
BMW 'looking closely' at a future MotoGP entry
Bastianini says KTM "really close" to Ducati in MotoGP this year

Bastianini says KTM "really close" to Ducati in MotoGP this year

MotoGP
MotoGP
Portugal GP
Bastianini says KTM "really close" to Ducati in MotoGP this year
Honda MotoGP development not being focused on Marquez helping everyone - Zarco

Honda MotoGP development not being focused on Marquez helping everyone - Zarco

MotoGP
MotoGP
Qatar GP
Honda MotoGP development not being focused on Marquez helping everyone - Zarco
Aero "last piece of puzzle" in MotoGP bike development, says Miller

Aero "last piece of puzzle" in MotoGP bike development, says Miller

MotoGP
MotoGP
Aero "last piece of puzzle" in MotoGP bike development, says Miller
Audi could face €750,000 fine for exiting World Rally-Raid after Dakar

Audi could face €750,000 fine for exiting World Rally-Raid after Dakar

Dakar
Dakar
Audi could face €750,000 fine for exiting World Rally-Raid after Dakar
Having Marquez, Acosta in KTM MotoGP roster would be "amazing", says team manager

Having Marquez, Acosta in KTM MotoGP roster would be "amazing", says team manager

MotoGP
MotoGP
Having Marquez, Acosta in KTM MotoGP roster would be "amazing", says team manager
How Aston Martin has begun preparations for its delayed Hypercar programme

How Aston Martin has begun preparations for its delayed Hypercar programme

WEC
WEC
How Aston Martin has begun preparations for its delayed Hypercar programme
Mir wants Honda "intensity" on MotoGP development to get out of "Japanese Cup"

Mir wants Honda "intensity" on MotoGP development to get out of "Japanese Cup"

MotoGP
MotoGP
Qatar GP
Mir wants Honda "intensity" on MotoGP development to get out of "Japanese Cup"
The experiment WEC could revisit to magnify its boom period

The experiment WEC could revisit to magnify its boom period

Prime
WEC
Prime
WEC
The experiment WEC could revisit to magnify its boom period
Espargaro was "100% sure" of victory before "nightmare" Qatar MotoGP race

Espargaro was "100% sure" of victory before "nightmare" Qatar MotoGP race

MotoGP
MotoGP
Qatar GP
Espargaro was "100% sure" of victory before "nightmare" Qatar MotoGP race
Quartararo: Yamaha "further than ever" from MotoGP rivals

Quartararo: Yamaha "further than ever" from MotoGP rivals

MotoGP
MotoGP
Qatar GP
Quartararo: Yamaha "further than ever" from MotoGP rivals
MotoGP Qatar GP: Bagnaia dominates from Binder; Marquez fourth

MotoGP Qatar GP: Bagnaia dominates from Binder; Marquez fourth

MotoGP
MotoGP
Qatar GP
MotoGP Qatar GP: Bagnaia dominates from Binder; Marquez fourth
2024 Aprilia MotoGP bike like an F1 car in Qatar corners - Espargaro

2024 Aprilia MotoGP bike like an F1 car in Qatar corners - Espargaro

MotoGP
MotoGP
Qatar GP
2024 Aprilia MotoGP bike like an F1 car in Qatar corners - Espargaro
Quartararo on heavy MotoGP tyre wear: 'The question is, can we finish the race?'

Quartararo on heavy MotoGP tyre wear: 'The question is, can we finish the race?'

MotoGP
MotoGP
Qatar GP
Quartararo on heavy MotoGP tyre wear: 'The question is, can we finish the race?'
MotoGP Qatar GP: Martin snatches pole, Marquez sixth for Ducati debut

MotoGP Qatar GP: Martin snatches pole, Marquez sixth for Ducati debut

MotoGP
MotoGP
Qatar GP
MotoGP Qatar GP: Martin snatches pole, Marquez sixth for Ducati debut
Quartararo struggled too much on “really bad” Qatar MotoGP Friday

Quartararo struggled too much on “really bad” Qatar MotoGP Friday

MotoGP
MotoGP
Qatar GP
Quartararo struggled too much on “really bad” Qatar MotoGP Friday
F1 Saudi Arabian GP – Start time, how to watch, starting grid & TV channel

F1 Saudi Arabian GP – Start time, how to watch, starting grid & TV channel

Formula 1
Formula 1
Saudi Arabian GP
F1 Saudi Arabian GP – Start time, how to watch, starting grid & TV channel
Miller: Altering Qatar MotoGP schedule due to wet track a "joke"

Miller: Altering Qatar MotoGP schedule due to wet track a "joke"

MotoGP
MotoGP
Qatar GP
Miller: Altering Qatar MotoGP schedule due to wet track a "joke"
MotoGP Qatar GP: Marquez tops shortened second practice at wet Losail

MotoGP Qatar GP: Marquez tops shortened second practice at wet Losail

MotoGP
MotoGP
Qatar GP
MotoGP Qatar GP: Marquez tops shortened second practice at wet Losail

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