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Jake Boxall-Legge
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Jake Boxall-Legge

London, UK

Jake Boxall-Legge Autosport’s Technical Editor. Having studied Automotive Engineering with Motorsport at the University of Hertfordshire, West Country-born Jake's original ambition was to design racing cars. During a year between studies in which he accidentally rekindled a love of writing, he took up a Master's in Motorsport Engineering at Oxford Brookes. Halfway through his master's year, he was offered a place on the Autosport Academy, conducting occasional freelance duties before becoming the press officer for Formula 2 and GP3 in 2018. Autosport offered him a return to the fold later that year to serve as its Technical Editor. His voice appears on a number of videos and podcasts, and can often be found writing about terrible Formula 1 cars in excruciating detail. In his spare time, Jake enjoys baking and blames his failure to make it past the Great British Bake-Off interviews on his tenuous grasp on choux pastry. His dream is to open a brunch cafe - and his willingness to make outrageous puns in inappropriate situations has earned him the contempt of his colleagues.

Latest articles by Jake Boxall-Legge

The remnant of the V10 era in F1's previous switch to V8 engines

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The remnant of the V10 era in F1's previous switch to V8 engines

Is Pierre Gasly underrated?

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Is Pierre Gasly underrated?

How Ferrari must step up its efforts to end its long F1 championship wait

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How Ferrari must step up its efforts to end its long F1 championship wait

The biggest surprises and disappointments of F1's 2026 field so far

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The biggest surprises and disappointments of F1's 2026 field so far

Ex-Mercedes engineer Dan Milner joins Williams

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Bahrain GP
Ex-Mercedes engineer Dan Milner joins Williams

The pros and cons of F1's enforced break and cancelled races

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Bahrain GP
The pros and cons of F1's enforced break and cancelled races

How F1 teams are exploring 2026's bargeboard reforms

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How F1 teams are exploring 2026's bargeboard reforms

Analysis: Antonelli is leading F1's title hunt, but is he quicker than Russell?

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Japanese GP
Analysis: Antonelli is leading F1's title hunt, but is he quicker than Russell?

Haas "doesn't see the ceiling" with impressive Oliver Bearman

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Japanese GP
Haas "doesn't see the ceiling" with impressive Oliver Bearman

Andrea Stella was right about F1's closing speed problem - but here's why there's no simple fix

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Japanese GP
Andrea Stella was right about F1's closing speed problem - but here's why there's no simple fix

Audi F1 boss may have unwittingly revealed why Jonathan Wheatley quit

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Japanese GP
Audi F1 boss may have unwittingly revealed why Jonathan Wheatley quit

Why "miracles are not possible" to quickly fix Audi's F1 engine problems

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Japanese GP
Why "miracles are not possible" to quickly fix Audi's F1 engine problems

Why the Japanese GP showed off the “best version” of Oscar Piastri

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Japanese GP
Why the Japanese GP showed off the “best version” of Oscar Piastri

Verstappen's journalist spat exposes a greater issue in undervaluing media

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Japanese GP
Verstappen's journalist spat exposes a greater issue in undervaluing media

Lewis Hamilton details intense winter training and mental changes behind strong Ferrari start

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Japanese GP
Lewis Hamilton details intense winter training and mental changes behind strong Ferrari start

‘Stop beating yourself up,’ Haas tells Oliver Bearman after 50G Suzuka crash

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Japanese GP
‘Stop beating yourself up,’ Haas tells Oliver Bearman after 50G Suzuka crash

Japanese Grand Prix Driver Ratings 2026

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Japanese GP
Japanese Grand Prix Driver Ratings 2026

Why Oliver Bearman was so much faster than Franco Colapinto when he crashed

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Japanese GP
Why Oliver Bearman was so much faster than Franco Colapinto when he crashed

How Antonelli put three tenths over Russell in Japan F1 qualifying

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Japanese GP
How Antonelli put three tenths over Russell in Japan F1 qualifying

Ayao Komatsu “very proud” of Esteban Ocon as he owns up to Franco Colapinto clash

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Japanese GP
Ayao Komatsu “very proud” of Esteban Ocon as he owns up to Franco Colapinto clash

Esteban Ocon responds to death threats from "keyboard warriors" after Franco Colapinto clash

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Japanese GP
Esteban Ocon responds to death threats from "keyboard warriors" after Franco Colapinto clash

Lewis Hamilton shares "F1" movie sequel, documentary and TV series plans

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Japanese GP
Lewis Hamilton shares "F1" movie sequel, documentary and TV series plans

Why Lewis Hamilton believes 2026 F1 rules are “what racing should be” – unlike Max Verstappen

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Japanese GP
Why Lewis Hamilton believes 2026 F1 rules are “what racing should be” – unlike Max Verstappen

McLaren has the third-best 2026 car, but can't yet rely on one of its strongest assets

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McLaren has the third-best 2026 car, but can't yet rely on one of its strongest assets

What the FIA could tweak in F1’s 2026 rules – and what it can’t

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Chinese GP
What the FIA could tweak in F1’s 2026 rules – and what it can’t

Oliver Bearman: Haas has "great baseline" with F1 2026 race pace

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Chinese GP
Oliver Bearman: Haas has "great baseline" with F1 2026 race pace

FIA appoints new F1 deputy race director

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FIA appoints new F1 deputy race director

Forget the terrible luck; Colapinto's tenacious Shanghai drive deserves credit

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Chinese GP
Forget the terrible luck; Colapinto's tenacious Shanghai drive deserves credit

Chinese Grand Prix Driver Ratings 2026

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Chinese GP
Chinese Grand Prix Driver Ratings 2026

Antonelli's China triumph demonstrated his class - and the next lessons of his F1 career

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Chinese GP
Antonelli's China triumph demonstrated his class - and the next lessons of his F1 career

F1 Chinese GP: Kimi Antonelli takes maiden win as Lewis Hamilton scores first Ferrari podium

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F1 Chinese GP: Kimi Antonelli takes maiden win as Lewis Hamilton scores first Ferrari podium

What we learned from the 2026 F1 Chinese GP sprint race and qualifying

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Chinese GP
What we learned from the 2026 F1 Chinese GP sprint race and qualifying

F1 Chinese GP: Kimi Antonelli becomes youngest polesitter in history

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Chinese GP
F1 Chinese GP: Kimi Antonelli becomes youngest polesitter in history

Why Ferrari is fighting F1 start rule changes – and can they still lose?

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Chinese GP
Why Ferrari is fighting F1 start rule changes – and can they still lose?

F1 Chinese GP: George Russell outduels Ferrari drivers on way to sprint win

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F1 Chinese GP: George Russell outduels Ferrari drivers on way to sprint win

How F1 could learn from an old F2 story

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How F1 could learn from an old F2 story

Toto Wolff explains Mercedes F1 China sprint qualifying gap to field

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Chinese GP
Toto Wolff explains Mercedes F1 China sprint qualifying gap to field

LIVE: F1 Chinese GP updates - George Russell leads Mercedes 1-2 in sprint qualifying

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Chinese GP
LIVE: F1 Chinese GP updates - George Russell leads Mercedes 1-2 in sprint qualifying

LIVE: F1 Chinese GP updates - George Russell leads Mercedes 1-2 in sole practice session

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LIVE: F1 Chinese GP updates - George Russell leads Mercedes 1-2 in sole practice session

Why China's F1 race should be "more normal" than Melbourne

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Australian GP
Why China's F1 race should be "more normal" than Melbourne

Boardroom wrangling to points on debut: Audi's long journey towards its bright start in Australia

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Australian GP
Boardroom wrangling to points on debut: Audi's long journey towards its bright start in Australia

Australian Grand Prix Driver Ratings 2026

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Australian GP
Australian Grand Prix Driver Ratings 2026

Mercedes drew first blood in F1 2026 - but did Ferrari miss a prime opportunity?

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Australian GP
Mercedes drew first blood in F1 2026 - but did Ferrari miss a prime opportunity?

George Russell: "Nothing in the tank" to fend off Charles Leclerc at Australian GP start

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Australian GP
George Russell: "Nothing in the tank" to fend off Charles Leclerc at Australian GP start

LIVE: F1 Australian Grand Prix updates – George Russell leads Mercedes 1-2 victory

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Australian GP
LIVE: F1 Australian Grand Prix updates – George Russell leads Mercedes 1-2 victory

Kimi Antonelli praises Mercedes "heroes" for vast repairs ahead of Australian GP qualifying

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Australian GP
Kimi Antonelli praises Mercedes "heroes" for vast repairs ahead of Australian GP qualifying

LIVE: F1 Australian GP updates - Top 10 shoot out under way as Max Verstappen crashes out of Q1

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Australian GP
LIVE: F1 Australian GP updates - Top 10 shoot out under way as Max Verstappen crashes out of Q1

LIVE: F1 Australian GP updates - Kimi Antonelli suffers heavy crash in FP3

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LIVE: F1 Australian GP updates - Kimi Antonelli suffers heavy crash in FP3

What we learned from Friday practice at the 2026 Australian GP

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Australian GP
What we learned from Friday practice at the 2026 Australian GP

LIVE: F1 Australian GP updates - Oscar Piastri on top in FP2 as Aston's struggles continue

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Australian GP
LIVE: F1 Australian GP updates - Oscar Piastri on top in FP2 as Aston's struggles continue

Aston Martin out of spare batteries for Honda power unit at Australian GP

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Australian GP
Aston Martin out of spare batteries for Honda power unit at Australian GP

LIVE: F1 Australian Grand Prix updates - Charles Leclerc fastest as several drivers hit trouble

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LIVE: F1 Australian Grand Prix updates - Charles Leclerc fastest as several drivers hit trouble

F1 pre-start procedure introduced for Melbourne after successful Bahrain test

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F1 pre-start procedure introduced for Melbourne after successful Bahrain test

Celebrating 20 years of F1's knockout qualifying system

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Celebrating 20 years of F1's knockout qualifying system

Fred Vasseur surprised by F1 2026 starting procedure complaints: "It was known for a long time"

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Australian GP
Fred Vasseur surprised by F1 2026 starting procedure complaints: "It was known for a long time"

For richer or for poorer - how track layouts will affect F1 2026's competitive order

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For richer or for poorer - how track layouts will affect F1 2026's competitive order

What the new order looks like after 2026 F1 pre-season testing

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What the new order looks like after 2026 F1 pre-season testing

What we learned from day two at Bahrain's second F1 2026 test

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Bahrain Pre-Season 2
What we learned from day two at Bahrain's second F1 2026 test

What we learned from the opening day at Bahrain's second F1 2026 test

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Bahrain Pre-Season 2
What we learned from the opening day at Bahrain's second F1 2026 test

What to look out for in F1's second week of Bahrain testing

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Bahrain Pre-Season 1
What to look out for in F1's second week of Bahrain testing