
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

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 title bid after AlphaTauri F1 reserve outings
Lawson plans to finish Super Formula title bid after AlphaTauri F1 reserve outings Lawson plans to finish Super Formula title bid after AlphaTauri F1 reserve 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

F1 Dutch GP: Verstappen beats Norris to pole by 0.5s in disrupted session
F1 Dutch GP: Verstappen beats Norris to pole by 0.5s in disrupted session F1 Dutch GP: Verstappen beats Norris to pole by 0.5s in disrupted session

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

Steiner: Haas didn't consider other F1 drivers, rookies too risky
Steiner: Haas didn't consider other F1 drivers, rookies too risky Steiner: Haas didn't consider other F1 drivers, rookies too risky

Magnussen: "Great" title sponsor has changed Haas F1 situation
Magnussen: "Great" title sponsor has changed Haas F1 situation Magnussen: "Great" title sponsor has changed Haas F1 situation

Mercedes concedes cost cap-induced F1 development lag
Mercedes concedes cost cap-induced F1 development lag Mercedes concedes cost cap-induced F1 development lag

Ferrari must accept missing F1 podiums if it cannot achieve more - Sainz
Ferrari must accept missing F1 podiums if it cannot achieve more - Sainz Ferrari must accept missing F1 podiums if it cannot achieve more - Sainz

The story of F1's first failed Big Apple grand prix
The story of F1's first failed Big Apple grand prix The story of F1's first failed Big Apple grand prix

The 2023 F1 half-term driver grades
The 2023 F1 half-term driver grades The 2023 F1 half-term driver grades

Why AlphaTauri may lose its F1 reason for being amid identity crisis
Why AlphaTauri may lose its F1 reason for being amid identity crisis Why AlphaTauri may lose its F1 reason for being amid identity crisis

Why 'football manager' approach to F1 team principals won't boost Alpine's form
Why 'football manager' approach to F1 team principals won't boost Alpine's form Why 'football manager' approach to F1 team principals won't boost Alpine's form

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

Da Costa slams Formula E officials after London podium loss
Da Costa slams Formula E officials after London podium loss Da Costa slams Formula E officials after London podium loss

F1 vs F2: Top speed, car sizes, race weekends and more compared
F1 vs F2: Top speed, car sizes, race weekends and more compared F1 vs F2: Top speed, car sizes, race weekends and more compared

How does Red Bull's dominance stack up against other F1 greats?
How does Red Bull's dominance stack up against other F1 greats? How does Red Bull's dominance stack up against other F1 greats?

How Verstappen's Hungary F1 qualifying pain was his race day gain
How Verstappen's Hungary F1 qualifying pain was his race day gain How Verstappen's Hungary F1 qualifying pain was his race day gain

McLaren still anticipating low-speed struggle despite Hungary F1 qualifying result
McLaren still anticipating low-speed struggle despite Hungary F1 qualifying result McLaren still anticipating low-speed struggle despite Hungary F1 qualifying result

Sainz "paid the price" for Hungary F1 tyre trial
Sainz "paid the price" for Hungary F1 tyre trial Sainz "paid the price" for Hungary F1 tyre trial

F1 Hungarian GP: Hamilton snatches pole from Verstappen by 0.003s
F1 Hungarian GP: Hamilton snatches pole from Verstappen by 0.003s F1 Hungarian GP: Hamilton snatches pole from Verstappen by 0.003s

F1 Hungarian GP: Hamilton outpaces Verstappen in final practice
F1 Hungarian GP: Hamilton outpaces Verstappen in final practice F1 Hungarian GP: Hamilton outpaces Verstappen in final practice

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

Remembering Honda's first F1 comeback, 40 years on
Remembering Honda's first F1 comeback, 40 years on Remembering Honda's first F1 comeback, 40 years on

Why opposition claims about a new F1 team are a self-preservation exercise
Why opposition claims about a new F1 team are a self-preservation exercise Why opposition claims about a new F1 team are a self-preservation exercise

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

British Grand Prix Driver Ratings
British Grand Prix Driver Ratings British Grand Prix Driver Ratings

Verstappen explains F1 British GP qualifying pitlane incident
Verstappen explains F1 British GP qualifying pitlane incident Verstappen explains F1 British GP qualifying pitlane incident

Ten things we learned from the 2023 F1 Austrian GP
Ten things we learned from the 2023 F1 Austrian GP Ten things we learned from the 2023 F1 Austrian GP

Austrian Grand Prix Driver Ratings 2023
Austrian Grand Prix Driver Ratings 2023 Austrian Grand Prix Driver Ratings 2023

F1 Austrian GP: Verstappen leads Ferrari drivers in practice
F1 Austrian GP: Verstappen leads Ferrari drivers in practice F1 Austrian GP: Verstappen leads Ferrari drivers in practice

"I still get nervous": Maylander on 24 years in F1's safety car
"I still get nervous": Maylander on 24 years in F1's safety car "I still get nervous": Maylander on 24 years in F1's safety car

Mercedes: Fundamental changes for 2024 F1 car will not be blocked by cost cap
Mercedes: Fundamental changes for 2024 F1 car will not be blocked by cost cap Mercedes: Fundamental changes for 2024 F1 car will not be blocked by cost cap

The hidden cost cap rules hindering Williams' F1 progress
The hidden cost cap rules hindering Williams' F1 progress The hidden cost cap rules hindering Williams' F1 progress

F1 Canadian GP: Verstappen gives Red Bull 100th victory
F1 Canadian GP: Verstappen gives Red Bull 100th victory F1 Canadian GP: Verstappen gives Red Bull 100th victory

Hulkenberg handed three-place F1 grid penalty for Canadian GP red flag infraction
Hulkenberg handed three-place F1 grid penalty for Canadian GP red flag infraction Hulkenberg handed three-place F1 grid penalty for Canadian GP red flag infraction

Alonso "four seconds" away from front row in F1 Canadian GP qualifying
Alonso "four seconds" away from front row in F1 Canadian GP qualifying Alonso "four seconds" away from front row in F1 Canadian GP qualifying

Hulkenberg summoned for red flag infringement in Canada GP qualifying
Hulkenberg summoned for red flag infringement in Canada GP qualifying Hulkenberg summoned for red flag infringement in Canada GP qualifying

Which classic F1 circuits would fit the modern formula?
Which classic F1 circuits would fit the modern formula? Which classic F1 circuits would fit the modern formula?

Bagnaia 'cannot make mistakes' like India crash after MotoGP points lead slashed
Bagnaia 'cannot make mistakes' like India crash after MotoGP points lead slashed Bagnaia 'cannot make mistakes' like India crash after MotoGP points lead slashed

What caused Honda’s “mystery” India MotoGP weekend?
What caused Honda’s “mystery” India MotoGP weekend? What caused Honda’s “mystery” India MotoGP weekend?

India MotoGP runner-up Martin says dehydration almost cost him second
India MotoGP runner-up Martin says dehydration almost cost him second India MotoGP runner-up Martin says dehydration almost cost him second

F1 2023 Japanese GP Review - Red Bull Strike Back
F1 2023 Japanese GP Review - Red Bull Strike Back

Bubba Wallace on long road to Cup prominence: ‘This is just the beginning’
Bubba Wallace on long road to Cup prominence: ‘This is just the beginning’

Bubba Wallace opens the Round of 12 on the pole
Bubba Wallace opens the Round of 12 on the pole