
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

Why F1 2023's one-point wonder deserves a second chance
Why F1 2023's one-point wonder deserves a second chance Why F1 2023's one-point wonder deserves a second chance

10 things we learned from the 2023 F1 Abu Dhabi GP
10 things we learned from the 2023 F1 Abu Dhabi GP 10 things we learned from the 2023 F1 Abu Dhabi GP

Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Driver Ratings 2023
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Driver Ratings 2023 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix Driver Ratings 2023

Russell: "Lady Luck" Perez penalty made up for unfortunate F1 2023 races
Russell: "Lady Luck" Perez penalty made up for unfortunate F1 2023 races Russell: "Lady Luck" Perez penalty made up for unfortunate F1 2023 races

The key ingredients changing as F1's 2026 engine war shapes up
The key ingredients changing as F1's 2026 engine war shapes up The key ingredients changing as F1's 2026 engine war shapes up

What we learned from Friday practice at the F1 Abu Dhabi GP
What we learned from Friday practice at the F1 Abu Dhabi GP What we learned from Friday practice at the F1 Abu Dhabi GP

The remaining scores to be settled in Abu Dhabi's F1 finale
The remaining scores to be settled in Abu Dhabi's F1 finale The remaining scores to be settled in Abu Dhabi's F1 finale

10 things we learned from the 2023 F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix
10 things we learned from the 2023 F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix 10 things we learned from the 2023 F1 Las Vegas Grand Prix

Las Vegas Grand Prix Driver Ratings 2023
Las Vegas Grand Prix Driver Ratings 2023 Las Vegas Grand Prix Driver Ratings 2023

F1 Las Vegas GP: FP1 cancelled as manhole cover comes loose
F1 Las Vegas GP: FP1 cancelled as manhole cover comes loose F1 Las Vegas GP: FP1 cancelled as manhole cover comes loose

The story of the hotel car park that hosted F1's first two trips to Vegas
The story of the hotel car park that hosted F1's first two trips to Vegas The story of the hotel car park that hosted F1's first two trips to Vegas

The contrasting fortunes of 1993's bottom six F1 teams
The contrasting fortunes of 1993's bottom six F1 teams The contrasting fortunes of 1993's bottom six F1 teams

Why F1 has to go big or go home with future sprint race tweaks
Why F1 has to go big or go home with future sprint race tweaks Why F1 has to go big or go home with future sprint race tweaks

The crucial lap that swung F1's Brazilian GP from Norris to Verstappen
The crucial lap that swung F1's Brazilian GP from Norris to Verstappen The crucial lap that swung F1's Brazilian GP from Norris to Verstappen

The contenders looking to join Verstappen on the F1 Brazilian GP podium
The contenders looking to join Verstappen on the F1 Brazilian GP podium The contenders looking to join Verstappen on the F1 Brazilian GP podium

Perez: F1 sprints need to change after failing to meet expectations
Perez: F1 sprints need to change after failing to meet expectations Perez: F1 sprints need to change after failing to meet expectations

Verstappen: New F1 pitlane impeding rules "absolutely terrible"
Verstappen: New F1 pitlane impeding rules "absolutely terrible" Verstappen: New F1 pitlane impeding rules "absolutely terrible"

Stroll: Aston Martin F1 made own luck with third in Brazilian GP qualifying
Stroll: Aston Martin F1 made own luck with third in Brazilian GP qualifying Stroll: Aston Martin F1 made own luck with third in Brazilian GP qualifying

Sainz: Current F1 sprint format "too revealing" of Sunday races
Sainz: Current F1 sprint format "too revealing" of Sunday races Sainz: Current F1 sprint format "too revealing" of Sunday races

Why Ricciardo's F1 resurgence may have emerged at the perfect time
Why Ricciardo's F1 resurgence may have emerged at the perfect time Why Ricciardo's F1 resurgence may have emerged at the perfect time

10 things we learned at the 2023 F1 Mexico Grand Prix
10 things we learned at the 2023 F1 Mexico Grand Prix 10 things we learned at the 2023 F1 Mexico Grand Prix

Mexican Grand Prix Driver Ratings 2023
Mexican Grand Prix Driver Ratings 2023 Mexican Grand Prix Driver Ratings 2023

The possible outcomes of Hamilton and Leclerc's Austin F1 DSQ
The possible outcomes of Hamilton and Leclerc's Austin F1 DSQ The possible outcomes of Hamilton and Leclerc's Austin F1 DSQ

10 things we learned from the 2023 F1 United States Grand Prix
10 things we learned from the 2023 F1 United States Grand Prix 10 things we learned from the 2023 F1 United States Grand Prix

United States Grand Prix Driver Ratings 2023
United States Grand Prix Driver Ratings 2023 United States Grand Prix Driver Ratings 2023

F1 United States GP: Verstappen quickest from Leclerc, Hamilton in practice
F1 United States GP: Verstappen quickest from Leclerc, Hamilton in practice F1 United States GP: Verstappen quickest from Leclerc, Hamilton in practice

Why Verstappen won't emulate past F1 champions who let up once the title was over
Why Verstappen won't emulate past F1 champions who let up once the title was over Why Verstappen won't emulate past F1 champions who let up once the title was over

How F1's new team conservatism has already seen off one credible bid
How F1's new team conservatism has already seen off one credible bid How F1's new team conservatism has already seen off one credible bid

10 things we learned at the 2023 F1 Qatar Grand Prix
10 things we learned at the 2023 F1 Qatar Grand Prix 10 things we learned at the 2023 F1 Qatar Grand Prix

10 moments that won Verstappen the 2023 Formula 1 title
10 moments that won Verstappen the 2023 Formula 1 title 10 moments that won Verstappen the 2023 Formula 1 title

Claims 11th F1 entry would hurt existing teams' value "crazy town talk" – Rodin
Claims 11th F1 entry would hurt existing teams' value "crazy town talk" – Rodin Claims 11th F1 entry would hurt existing teams' value "crazy town talk" – Rodin

F1 Qatar GP: Verstappen leads practice as drivers struggle for grip
F1 Qatar GP: Verstappen leads practice as drivers struggle for grip F1 Qatar GP: Verstappen leads practice as drivers struggle for grip

Sargeant: Williams F1 boss Vowles' public show of faith a "nice surprise"
Sargeant: Williams F1 boss Vowles' public show of faith a "nice surprise" Sargeant: Williams F1 boss Vowles' public show of faith a "nice surprise"

The fans that offer a ray of light in an increasingly partisan F1
The fans that offer a ray of light in an increasingly partisan F1 The fans that offer a ray of light in an increasingly partisan F1

Norris ‘swearing’ in helmet over costly F1 Japan Perez VSC confusion
Norris ‘swearing’ in helmet over costly F1 Japan Perez VSC confusion Norris ‘swearing’ in helmet over costly F1 Japan Perez VSC confusion

How Verstappen’s crushing Japanese GP win showed Singapore was a blip
How Verstappen’s crushing Japanese GP win showed Singapore was a blip How Verstappen’s crushing Japanese GP win showed Singapore was a blip

Verstappen explains "tight" McLaren battle into F1 Japanese GP first corner
Verstappen explains "tight" McLaren battle into F1 Japanese GP first corner Verstappen explains "tight" McLaren battle into F1 Japanese GP first corner

F1 Japanese GP: Verstappen on verge of title after win as Red Bull secures crown
F1 Japanese GP: Verstappen on verge of title after win as Red Bull secures crown F1 Japanese GP: Verstappen on verge of title after win as Red Bull secures crown

F1 Japanese GP: Verstappen storms to pole by 0.6s from Piastri, Norris
F1 Japanese GP: Verstappen storms to pole by 0.6s from Piastri, Norris F1 Japanese GP: Verstappen storms to pole by 0.6s from Piastri, Norris

What we learned from Friday practice at the F1 Japanese GP
What we learned from Friday practice at the F1 Japanese GP What we learned from Friday practice at the F1 Japanese GP

F1 Japanese GP: Verstappen quickest again as Gasly crash ends FP2 early
F1 Japanese GP: Verstappen quickest again as Gasly crash ends FP2 early F1 Japanese GP: Verstappen quickest again as Gasly crash ends FP2 early

Hamilton: "Something's up" if Red Bull doesn't dominate at Suzuka
Hamilton: "Something's up" if Red Bull doesn't dominate at Suzuka Hamilton: "Something's up" if Red Bull doesn't dominate at Suzuka

The lessons Russell can take from his "two-centimetre" Singapore F1 mistake
The lessons Russell can take from his "two-centimetre" Singapore F1 mistake The lessons Russell can take from his "two-centimetre" Singapore F1 mistake

The Singapore secrets that helped Sainz end Verstappen's F1 winning streak
The Singapore secrets that helped Sainz end Verstappen's F1 winning streak The Singapore secrets that helped Sainz end Verstappen's F1 winning streak

Sainz: "Cheeky" Singapore F1 strategy to keep Norris in DRS range a risk
Sainz: "Cheeky" Singapore F1 strategy to keep Norris in DRS range a risk Sainz: "Cheeky" Singapore F1 strategy to keep Norris in DRS range a risk

Sainz not discounting Verstappen from Singapore F1 victory battle
Sainz not discounting Verstappen from Singapore F1 victory battle Sainz not discounting Verstappen from Singapore F1 victory battle

Sainz, Leclerc would accept Singapore F1 team orders if in victory contention
Sainz, Leclerc would accept Singapore F1 team orders if in victory contention Sainz, Leclerc would accept Singapore F1 team orders if in victory contention

The times that suggest Red Bull's F1 dominance could be ended in Singapore
The times that suggest Red Bull's F1 dominance could be ended in Singapore The times that suggest Red Bull's F1 dominance could be ended in Singapore

Lawson plans to finish Super Formula season after AlphaTauri F1 outings
Lawson plans to finish Super Formula season after AlphaTauri F1 outings Lawson plans to finish Super Formula season after AlphaTauri F1 outings

Verstappen reckons Wolff should appreciate F1 dominance after Wikipedia dig
Verstappen reckons Wolff should appreciate F1 dominance after Wikipedia dig Verstappen reckons Wolff should appreciate F1 dominance after Wikipedia dig

Why F1's hard-to-love turbo-hybrid decade has been so important
Why F1's hard-to-love turbo-hybrid decade has been so important Why F1's hard-to-love turbo-hybrid decade has been so important

How Monza shows Albon's transformation to fearsome F1 battler
How Monza shows Albon's transformation to fearsome F1 battler How Monza shows Albon's transformation to fearsome F1 battler

FIA reveals all 10 F1 teams met 2022 cost cap
FIA reveals all 10 F1 teams met 2022 cost cap FIA reveals all 10 F1 teams met 2022 cost cap

10 things we learned from the 2023 F1 Italian Grand Prix
10 things we learned from the 2023 F1 Italian Grand Prix 10 things we learned from the 2023 F1 Italian Grand Prix

Italian Grand Prix Driver Ratings 2023
Italian Grand Prix Driver Ratings 2023 Italian Grand Prix Driver Ratings 2023

F1 Italian GP: Verstappen outpaces Sainz by 0.046s in FP1
F1 Italian GP: Verstappen outpaces Sainz by 0.046s in FP1 F1 Italian GP: Verstappen outpaces Sainz by 0.046s in FP1

How Lawson stayed afloat in his sudden F1 debut
How Lawson stayed afloat in his sudden F1 debut How Lawson stayed afloat in his sudden F1 debut

How Verstappen defied home pressure and two downpours to win F1's Dutch GP
How Verstappen defied home pressure and two downpours to win F1's Dutch GP How Verstappen defied home pressure and two downpours to win F1's Dutch GP

Verstappen: Baku set-up breakthrough led to current F1 dominance
Verstappen: Baku set-up breakthrough led to current F1 dominance Verstappen: Baku set-up breakthrough led to current F1 dominance

F1 Dutch GP: Verstappen equals Vettel win streak record in rain-hit race
F1 Dutch GP: Verstappen equals Vettel win streak record in rain-hit race F1 Dutch GP: Verstappen equals Vettel win streak record in rain-hit race

Chase Elliott voted NASCAR Cup's Most Popular Driver again
Chase Elliott voted NASCAR Cup's Most Popular Driver again Chase Elliott voted NASCAR Cup's Most Popular Driver again

Hamlin "a long way from where I need to be" after shoulder surgery
Hamlin "a long way from where I need to be" after shoulder surgery Hamlin "a long way from where I need to be" after shoulder surgery

NASCAR champ Blaney “poked around” idea of Indy 500 bid with Penske
NASCAR champ Blaney “poked around” idea of Indy 500 bid with Penske NASCAR champ Blaney “poked around” idea of Indy 500 bid with Penske

Get ready for the 2023/2024 Asian Le Mans Series
Get ready for the 2023/2024 Asian Le Mans Series

NASCAR announces media rights agreements beginning in 2025
NASCAR announces media rights agreements beginning in 2025

President Steve Phelps ‘couldn’t be happier’ with 2025 media deal
President Steve Phelps ‘couldn’t be happier’ with 2025 media deal