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Jake Boxall-Legge
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Jake Boxall-Legge

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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

Szafnauer: Renault management cared about own careers more than Alpine F1 success

Szafnauer: Renault management cared about own careers more than Alpine F1 success

Formula 1
Formula 1
United States GP
Szafnauer: Renault management cared about own careers more than Alpine F1 success
Will Sauber's C44 go down as F1's best point-less car, or are there better contenders?

Will Sauber's C44 go down as F1's best point-less car, or are there better contenders?

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Will Sauber's C44 go down as F1's best point-less car, or are there better contenders?
Norris ending first-lap issues will add confidence, no obvious cause - Stella

Norris ending first-lap issues will add confidence, no obvious cause - Stella

Formula 1
Formula 1
Singapore GP
Norris ending first-lap issues will add confidence, no obvious cause - Stella
Ferrari 'on top' of bouncing issues after identifying wind tunnel anomaly

Ferrari 'on top' of bouncing issues after identifying wind tunnel anomaly

Formula 1
Formula 1
Ferrari 'on top' of bouncing issues after identifying wind tunnel anomaly
Wolff suggests "civilised" approach to current F1 Verstappen swearing controversy

Wolff suggests "civilised" approach to current F1 Verstappen swearing controversy

Formula 1
Formula 1
Wolff suggests "civilised" approach to current F1 Verstappen swearing controversy
Why Ricciardo deserves a proper F1 farewell, even if his time is up

Why Ricciardo deserves a proper F1 farewell, even if his time is up

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Formula 1
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Formula 1
Singapore GP
Why Ricciardo deserves a proper F1 farewell, even if his time is up
Singapore Grand Prix Driver Ratings 2024

Singapore Grand Prix Driver Ratings 2024

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Formula 1
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Formula 1
Singapore GP
Singapore Grand Prix Driver Ratings 2024
How Norris shrugged off two touches with the wall to dominate in Singapore

How Norris shrugged off two touches with the wall to dominate in Singapore

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Formula 1
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Formula 1
Singapore GP
How Norris shrugged off two touches with the wall to dominate in Singapore
Ricciardo: 'Fairytale ending didn't happen' if F1 career over

Ricciardo: 'Fairytale ending didn't happen' if F1 career over

Formula 1
Formula 1
Singapore GP
Ricciardo: 'Fairytale ending didn't happen' if F1 career over
Leclerc: Ferrari threw front row 'in the bin' with cold tyres in Singapore Q3 lap

Leclerc: Ferrari threw front row 'in the bin' with cold tyres in Singapore Q3 lap

Formula 1
Formula 1
Singapore GP
Leclerc: Ferrari threw front row 'in the bin' with cold tyres in Singapore Q3 lap
What we learned from Friday practice at the 2024 Singapore GP

What we learned from Friday practice at the 2024 Singapore GP

Formula 1
Formula 1
Singapore GP
What we learned from Friday practice at the 2024 Singapore GP
Why Perez is so good in Baku and could still save his 2025 seat

Why Perez is so good in Baku and could still save his 2025 seat

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Formula 1
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Formula 1
Azerbaijan GP
Why Perez is so good in Baku and could still save his 2025 seat
Seven things we learned at the 2024 Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Seven things we learned at the 2024 Azerbaijan Grand Prix

Formula 1
Formula 1
Azerbaijan GP
Seven things we learned at the 2024 Azerbaijan Grand Prix
The radio message Piastri “ignored” to win Baku’s three-way fight thriller

The radio message Piastri “ignored” to win Baku’s three-way fight thriller

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Formula 1
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Formula 1
Azerbaijan GP
The radio message Piastri “ignored” to win Baku’s three-way fight thriller
Albon says "rush to get tow" behind Williams' airbox fan blunder

Albon says "rush to get tow" behind Williams' airbox fan blunder

Formula 1
Formula 1
Azerbaijan GP
Albon says "rush to get tow" behind Williams' airbox fan blunder
FIA ruling on McLaren, Mercedes wings will 'encourage' Red Bull to follow suit

FIA ruling on McLaren, Mercedes wings will 'encourage' Red Bull to follow suit

Formula 1
Formula 1
Azerbaijan GP
FIA ruling on McLaren, Mercedes wings will 'encourage' Red Bull to follow suit
What we learned from Friday practice at the Azerbaijan GP

What we learned from Friday practice at the Azerbaijan GP

Formula 1
Formula 1
Azerbaijan GP
What we learned from Friday practice at the Azerbaijan GP
F1 drivers call for rule rethink in the wake of Magnussen’s Baku ban

F1 drivers call for rule rethink in the wake of Magnussen’s Baku ban

Formula 1
Formula 1
Azerbaijan GP
F1 drivers call for rule rethink in the wake of Magnussen’s Baku ban
Aston Martin no longer "underdogs" with Newey signing - Krack

Aston Martin no longer "underdogs" with Newey signing - Krack

Formula 1
Formula 1
Azerbaijan GP
Aston Martin no longer "underdogs" with Newey signing - Krack
Alpine 'just weeks' from Mercedes engine call as it assesses costs

Alpine 'just weeks' from Mercedes engine call as it assesses costs

Formula 1
Formula 1
Alpine 'just weeks' from Mercedes engine call as it assesses costs
The Albon-matching elements of Colapinto's maiden F1 grand prix

The Albon-matching elements of Colapinto's maiden F1 grand prix

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Formula 1
Italian GP
The Albon-matching elements of Colapinto's maiden F1 grand prix
Eight things we learned from the 2024 Italian Grand Prix

Eight things we learned from the 2024 Italian Grand Prix

Formula 1
Formula 1
Italian GP
Eight things we learned from the 2024 Italian Grand Prix
Italian Grand Prix Driver Ratings 2024

Italian Grand Prix Driver Ratings 2024

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Formula 1
Italian GP
Italian Grand Prix Driver Ratings 2024
F1 Italian GP: Verstappen fastest in FP1 after Antonelli crash

F1 Italian GP: Verstappen fastest in FP1 after Antonelli crash

Formula 1
Formula 1
Italian GP
F1 Italian GP: Verstappen fastest in FP1 after Antonelli crash
Vowles: "Almost unfair" to keep Sargeant in Williams F1 seat

Vowles: "Almost unfair" to keep Sargeant in Williams F1 seat

Formula 1
Formula 1
Italian GP
Vowles: "Almost unfair" to keep Sargeant in Williams F1 seat
Hamilton: Important to remember Antonelli just 18 ahead of Italy FP1 debut

Hamilton: Important to remember Antonelli just 18 ahead of Italy FP1 debut

Formula 1
Formula 1
Italian GP
Hamilton: Important to remember Antonelli just 18 ahead of Italy FP1 debut
How McLaren slashed Red Bull's DRS advantage at Zandvoort

How McLaren slashed Red Bull's DRS advantage at Zandvoort

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Dutch GP
How McLaren slashed Red Bull's DRS advantage at Zandvoort
Seven things we learned at the 2024 Dutch Grand Prix

Seven things we learned at the 2024 Dutch Grand Prix

Formula 1
Formula 1
Dutch GP
Seven things we learned at the 2024 Dutch Grand Prix
Dutch Grand Prix Driver Ratings 2024

Dutch Grand Prix Driver Ratings 2024

Formula 1
Formula 1
Dutch GP
Dutch Grand Prix Driver Ratings 2024
F1 Dutch GP: Norris takes crushing win from Verstappen, Leclerc

F1 Dutch GP: Norris takes crushing win from Verstappen, Leclerc

Formula 1
Formula 1
Dutch GP
F1 Dutch GP: Norris takes crushing win from Verstappen, Leclerc
Inside RB's growth from second-string junior team to Red Bull's 'brother'

Inside RB's growth from second-string junior team to Red Bull's 'brother'

Formula 1
Formula 1
Inside RB's growth from second-string junior team to Red Bull's 'brother'
How RB identified its Barcelona F1 upgrade issues

How RB identified its Barcelona F1 upgrade issues

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Formula 1
How RB identified its Barcelona F1 upgrade issues
Sainz presents Williams with "daunting" new challenge - Robson

Sainz presents Williams with "daunting" new challenge - Robson

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Formula 1
Sainz presents Williams with "daunting" new challenge - Robson
FIA shouldn't backtrack on restricting 2026 aero regulations - Ocon

FIA shouldn't backtrack on restricting 2026 aero regulations - Ocon

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Formula 1
FIA shouldn't backtrack on restricting 2026 aero regulations - Ocon
25 years on: Was 1999 F1's most exciting season?

25 years on: Was 1999 F1's most exciting season?

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25 years on: Was 1999 F1's most exciting season?
Bouncing has disguised Ferrari’s genuine progress - Leclerc

Bouncing has disguised Ferrari’s genuine progress - Leclerc

Formula 1
Formula 1
Bouncing has disguised Ferrari’s genuine progress - Leclerc
The 2024 F1 half-term driver grades

The 2024 F1 half-term driver grades

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Formula 1
The 2024 F1 half-term driver grades
The parallels between Red Bull's current form and the ending of Schumacher's F1 reign

The parallels between Red Bull's current form and the ending of Schumacher's F1 reign

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Formula 1
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Formula 1
Belgian GP
The parallels between Red Bull's current form and the ending of Schumacher's F1 reign
Wheatley to leave Red Bull for Audi F1 team principal role

Wheatley to leave Red Bull for Audi F1 team principal role

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Formula 1
Wheatley to leave Red Bull for Audi F1 team principal role
Was the Belgian Grand Prix Piastri's best F1 race yet?

Was the Belgian Grand Prix Piastri's best F1 race yet?

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Formula 1
Belgian GP
Was the Belgian Grand Prix Piastri's best F1 race yet?
How 'once stung' Williams finally got its man for 2025 with Sainz signing

How 'once stung' Williams finally got its man for 2025 with Sainz signing

Formula 1
Formula 1
Belgian GP
How 'once stung' Williams finally got its man for 2025 with Sainz signing
How Russell 'gut feeling' Belgian GP strategy led to post-race heartache

How Russell 'gut feeling' Belgian GP strategy led to post-race heartache

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Formula 1
Belgian GP
How Russell 'gut feeling' Belgian GP strategy led to post-race heartache
Belgian GP winner Russell now faces disqualification

Belgian GP winner Russell now faces disqualification

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Formula 1
Belgian GP
Belgian GP winner Russell now faces disqualification
"It's not like I've forgotten how to drive," Perez claims

"It's not like I've forgotten how to drive," Perez claims

Formula 1
Formula 1
Belgian GP
"It's not like I've forgotten how to drive," Perez claims
The downforce dilemma facing teams ahead of Spa F1 qualifying

The downforce dilemma facing teams ahead of Spa F1 qualifying

Formula 1
Formula 1
Belgian GP
The downforce dilemma facing teams ahead of Spa F1 qualifying
What we learned from Friday practice at the 2024 Belgian GP

What we learned from Friday practice at the 2024 Belgian GP

Formula 1
Formula 1
Belgian GP
What we learned from Friday practice at the 2024 Belgian GP
The parallels between Piastri's first F1 win and a McLaren legend's breakthrough

The parallels between Piastri's first F1 win and a McLaren legend's breakthrough

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Hungarian GP
The parallels between Piastri's first F1 win and a McLaren legend's breakthrough
Seven things we learned at the 2024 Hungarian Grand Prix

Seven things we learned at the 2024 Hungarian Grand Prix

Formula 1
Formula 1
Hungarian GP
Seven things we learned at the 2024 Hungarian Grand Prix
Hungarian Grand Prix Driver Ratings 2024

Hungarian Grand Prix Driver Ratings 2024

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Hungarian GP
Hungarian Grand Prix Driver Ratings 2024
F1 Hungarian GP: Piastri scores maiden win amid Norris team order defiance

F1 Hungarian GP: Piastri scores maiden win amid Norris team order defiance

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Formula 1
Hungarian GP
F1 Hungarian GP: Piastri scores maiden win amid Norris team order defiance
Ocon frustrated as Alpine pays for "big mistake" at end of Hungary Q1

Ocon frustrated as Alpine pays for "big mistake" at end of Hungary Q1

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Formula 1
Hungarian GP
Ocon frustrated as Alpine pays for "big mistake" at end of Hungary Q1
F1 Hungarian GP: Sainz quickest in FP1 over Verstappen, Leclerc

F1 Hungarian GP: Sainz quickest in FP1 over Verstappen, Leclerc

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Formula 1
Hungarian GP
F1 Hungarian GP: Sainz quickest in FP1 over Verstappen, Leclerc
Gasly: Alpine has "three good options" to drive in 2025, has pitched team to Sainz

Gasly: Alpine has "three good options" to drive in 2025, has pitched team to Sainz

Formula 1
Formula 1
Hungarian GP
Gasly: Alpine has "three good options" to drive in 2025, has pitched team to Sainz
Can Aston Martin vanquish its current form to fight at the front?

Can Aston Martin vanquish its current form to fight at the front?

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Can Aston Martin vanquish its current form to fight at the front?
The 1% fuel focus distracting F1's larger sustainability push

The 1% fuel focus distracting F1's larger sustainability push

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Formula 1
Hungarian GP
The 1% fuel focus distracting F1's larger sustainability push
Is Aston Martin over its 2024 F1 slump?

Is Aston Martin over its 2024 F1 slump?

Formula 1
Formula 1
Hungarian GP
Is Aston Martin over its 2024 F1 slump?
The new fuel war raging as F1's 2026 overhaul arrives

The new fuel war raging as F1's 2026 overhaul arrives

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The new fuel war raging as F1's 2026 overhaul arrives
Aston Martin "back to normality" after British GP - Alonso

Aston Martin "back to normality" after British GP - Alonso

Formula 1
Formula 1
British GP
Aston Martin "back to normality" after British GP - Alonso
F1 announces sprint race calendar for 2025, Belgium replaces Austria

F1 announces sprint race calendar for 2025, Belgium replaces Austria

Formula 1
Formula 1
F1 announces sprint race calendar for 2025, Belgium replaces Austria
Why Verstappen should get comfortable with finishing second

Why Verstappen should get comfortable with finishing second

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Formula 1
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Formula 1
British GP
Why Verstappen should get comfortable with finishing second

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