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Jake Boxall-Legge
United Kingdom
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.
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Latest articles by Jake Boxall-Legge
Andrea Stella praises Lando Norris for reaction to Singapore GP sprint clash
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Singapore GP
Andrea Stella praises Lando Norris for reaction to Singapore GP sprint clash
Isack Hadjar to make Red Bull return at F1 Azerbaijan GP
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Formula 1
Azerbaijan GP
Isack Hadjar to make Red Bull return at F1 Azerbaijan GP
Yuki Tsunoda responds to Max Verstappen's F1 2026 claim
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Spanish GP
Yuki Tsunoda responds to Max Verstappen's F1 2026 claim
Fernando Alonso: No "driver talent" is needed with F1 2026 cars
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British GP
Fernando Alonso: No "driver talent" is needed with F1 2026 cars
F1 Monaco GP: Kimi Antonelli takes dominant win in non-score for George Russell
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Monaco GP
F1 Monaco GP: Kimi Antonelli takes dominant win in non-score for George Russell
The most unique car designs F1 teams have brought to Monaco GP
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Monaco GP
The most unique car designs F1 teams have brought to Monaco GP
George Russell frustrated by bad luck after losing F1 championship lead
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Japanese GP
George Russell frustrated by bad luck after losing F1 championship lead
Franco Colapinto concerned by F1 closing speeds after Oliver Bearman's 50G crash
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Japanese GP
Franco Colapinto concerned by F1 closing speeds after Oliver Bearman's 50G crash
The scrutiny on Ferrari laid bare
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Australian GP
The scrutiny on Ferrari laid bare
Esteban Ocon responds to Ayao Komatsu's F1 2025 season review
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Bahrain Pre-Season 1
Esteban Ocon responds to Ayao Komatsu's F1 2025 season review
Jack Doohan reveals racing target for 2026 as he eyes F1 2027 move
European Le Mans
European Le Mans
Jack Doohan reveals racing target for 2026 as he eyes F1 2027 move
McLaren boss urges F1 to continue to openly communicate new regulations to fans
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Formula 1
McLaren boss urges F1 to continue to openly communicate new regulations to fans
Why Toto Wolff says the "ship has sailed" for Max Verstappen's F1 title hopes
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Sao Paulo GP
Why Toto Wolff says the "ship has sailed" for Max Verstappen's F1 title hopes
Why Andrea Kimi Antonelli's strongest F1 results have come at tracks he doesn't know
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Formula 1
Sao Paulo GP
Why Andrea Kimi Antonelli's strongest F1 results have come at tracks he doesn't know
Kimi Antonelli also to blame for Oscar Piastri clash in F1 Brazil GP - McLaren
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Formula 1
Sao Paulo GP
Kimi Antonelli also to blame for Oscar Piastri clash in F1 Brazil GP - McLaren
F1 Italian GP: Max Verstappen snatches pole from McLaren, Ferrari
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Italian GP
F1 Italian GP: Max Verstappen snatches pole from McLaren, Ferrari
Low-downforce wings lead F1 Italian GP updates
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Italian GP
Low-downforce wings lead F1 Italian GP updates
Williams needs “philosophy change” to be competitive in F1 2026, says Carlos Sainz
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Hungarian GP
Williams needs “philosophy change” to be competitive in F1 2026, says Carlos Sainz
F1 Hungarian GP: Charles Leclerc snatches pole position from McLaren
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Hungarian GP
F1 Hungarian GP: Charles Leclerc snatches pole position from McLaren
F1 Hungarian GP: Oscar Piastri 0.032s over Lando Norris in FP3
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Formula 1
Hungarian GP
F1 Hungarian GP: Oscar Piastri 0.032s over Lando Norris in FP3
F1 Hungarian GP: Lando Norris tops FP2 ahead of Oscar Piastri
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Formula 1
Hungarian GP
F1 Hungarian GP: Lando Norris tops FP2 ahead of Oscar Piastri
Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri’s relationship “keeps improving” amid F1 title fight
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Formula 1
Hungarian GP
Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri’s relationship “keeps improving” amid F1 title fight
F1 Hungarian GP: Lando Norris leads McLaren 1-2 in FP1
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Hungarian GP
F1 Hungarian GP: Lando Norris leads McLaren 1-2 in FP1
Charles Leclerc: “Lewis is not my target” unless Ferrari starts fighting for F1 wins
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Belgian GP
Charles Leclerc: “Lewis is not my target” unless Ferrari starts fighting for F1 wins
Why Oscar Piastri's team order request was exactly what McLaren wants
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British GP
Why Oscar Piastri's team order request was exactly what McLaren wants
Strategy corner - How teams will tackle cold, rainy weather at F1's British GP
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British GP
Strategy corner - How teams will tackle cold, rainy weather at F1's British GP
F1 British GP: Charles Leclerc outpaces McLarens in red-flagged FP3
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British GP
F1 British GP: Charles Leclerc outpaces McLarens in red-flagged FP3
Mercedes "at the mercy of the weather" at F1 British GP
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British GP
Mercedes "at the mercy of the weather" at F1 British GP
Why "everything fell apart" for Max Verstappen in hot F1 Austrian GP qualifying
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Austrian GP
Why "everything fell apart" for Max Verstappen in hot F1 Austrian GP qualifying
Here's what Ferrari is targeting with its F1 Austrian GP floor upgrades
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Austrian GP
Here's what Ferrari is targeting with its F1 Austrian GP floor upgrades
Everything Cadillac must learn from the new teams that thrived or failed in F1
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Everything Cadillac must learn from the new teams that thrived or failed in F1
Oscar Piastri: Lando Norris’ apology “good for whole team” after Canadian GP crash
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Canadian GP
Oscar Piastri: Lando Norris’ apology “good for whole team” after Canadian GP crash
McLaren outlines Canadian GP suspension update, explains why Oscar Piastri won't run it
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Canadian GP
McLaren outlines Canadian GP suspension update, explains why Oscar Piastri won't run it
George Russell: Canadian GP pole "one of the most exhilarating laps of my life”
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Canadian GP
George Russell: Canadian GP pole "one of the most exhilarating laps of my life”
Yuki Tsunoda after F1 Spain practice: "I don't have any idea why I am slow"
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Spanish GP
Yuki Tsunoda after F1 Spain practice: "I don't have any idea why I am slow"
F1 Spanish GP live commentary and updates - Norris leads FP1 in switch to softs
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Spanish GP
F1 Spanish GP live commentary and updates - Norris leads FP1 in switch to softs
Lewis Hamilton dismisses “BS” speculation over rift with Ferrari F1 race engineer
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Spanish GP
Lewis Hamilton dismisses “BS” speculation over rift with Ferrari F1 race engineer
Charles Leclerc plays down F1 Monaco GP chances despite perfect Friday
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Monaco GP
Charles Leclerc plays down F1 Monaco GP chances despite perfect Friday
Carlos Sainz Jr dismisses conflict of interest claim in Sainz Sr's mooted FIA presidential bid
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Emilia Romagna GP
Carlos Sainz Jr dismisses conflict of interest claim in Sainz Sr's mooted FIA presidential bid
F1 cars from 1950 to 2025: Alfa Romeo 158 vs McLaren MCL39
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F1 cars from 1950 to 2025: Alfa Romeo 158 vs McLaren MCL39
Miami GP radio controversies are latest in F1's complex history with team orders
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Miami GP
Miami GP radio controversies are latest in F1's complex history with team orders
Kimi Antonelli "annoyed" by Oscar Piastri's F1 Miami sprint first corner block
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Formula 1
Miami GP
Kimi Antonelli "annoyed" by Oscar Piastri's F1 Miami sprint first corner block
Miami GP safety car “playing into Lando's hands” for F1 sprint win
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Miami GP
Miami GP safety car “playing into Lando's hands” for F1 sprint win
Red Bull hopes floor updates brought to Miami GP will close gap to McLaren
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Formula 1
Miami GP
Red Bull hopes floor updates brought to Miami GP will close gap to McLaren
McLaren to exit Formula E in order to focus on WEC entry
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Formula E
McLaren to exit Formula E in order to focus on WEC entry
Max Verstappen: Red Bull is "not where I want it to be" in Jeddah
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Saudi Arabian GP
Max Verstappen: Red Bull is "not where I want it to be" in Jeddah
Christian Horner denies Red Bull is in crisis, admits car has "vices"
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Saudi Arabian GP
Christian Horner denies Red Bull is in crisis, admits car has "vices"
Red Bull plays down Max Verstappen exit rumor as just "noise"
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Saudi Arabian GP
Red Bull plays down Max Verstappen exit rumor as just "noise"
Williams still "cornered" with current F1 tools
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Saudi Arabian GP
Williams still "cornered" with current F1 tools
Ferrari brings upgrades to Bahrain to overcome poor start to F1 2025
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Bahrain GP
Ferrari brings upgrades to Bahrain to overcome poor start to F1 2025
How does the current F1 2025 pecking order compare to pre-season?
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Japanese GP
How does the current F1 2025 pecking order compare to pre-season?
Why dirty air is such a problem in F1 2025
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Japanese GP
Why dirty air is such a problem in F1 2025
How did Hadjar compare to Tsunoda in first F1 race start at Shanghai?
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Chinese GP
How did Hadjar compare to Tsunoda in first F1 race start at Shanghai?
F1 Bahrain Test, Day 3: Leclerc shades Antonelli to lead morning session
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Bahrain Pre-Season Testing
F1 Bahrain Test, Day 3: Leclerc shades Antonelli to lead morning session
F1 Bahrain Test, Day 2: Sainz leads Ferrari duo
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Bahrain Pre-Season Testing
F1 Bahrain Test, Day 2: Sainz leads Ferrari duo
The F1 75 team livery reveal as it happened at London's O2 Arena
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Season launch
The F1 75 team livery reveal as it happened at London's O2 Arena
F1 imposes multiple-pitstop strategies for Monaco GP
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Formula 1
F1 imposes multiple-pitstop strategies for Monaco GP
Elkins to retire as Formula E race director after Miami round
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Jeddah ePrix I
Elkins to retire as Formula E race director after Miami round
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Kimi Antonelli hails "step forward" at United States GP as Mercedes chips away at upgrades
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F1 Formula 1
United States GP
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Kimi Antonelli hails "step forward" at United States GP as Mercedes chips away at upgrades
What would you like to ask Jack Miller?
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Malaysian GP
What would you like to ask Jack Miller?
Jorge Martin declared unfit for Australian GP after suffering fracture in sprint
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MGP MotoGP
Australian GP
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Jorge Martin declared unfit for Australian GP after suffering fracture in sprint