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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

George Russell claimed a much-needed win in Austria, but could Max Verstappen - or Kimi Antonelli - have won?

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Austrian GP
George Russell claimed a much-needed win in Austria, but could Max Verstappen - or Kimi Antonelli - have won?

Cadillac's F1 updates show improved pace, but hot Austrian GP will be the litmus test

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Austrian GP
Cadillac's F1 updates show improved pace, but hot Austrian GP will be the litmus test

What we learned from Friday practice at the 2026 Austrian GP

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

LIVE: F1 Austrian Grand Prix updates - Kimi Antonelli leads hot FP2 as Cadillac hits early issues

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Austrian GP
LIVE: F1 Austrian Grand Prix updates - Kimi Antonelli leads hot FP2 as Cadillac hits early issues

Red Bull details Austrian GP updates; Audi, Cadillac bring improvements

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Austrian GP
Red Bull details Austrian GP updates; Audi, Cadillac bring improvements

"No real strengths" McLaren F1 car waiting for updates, opportunities - Oscar Piastri

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Austrian GP
"No real strengths" McLaren F1 car waiting for updates, opportunities - Oscar Piastri

The challenge ahead of F1's future engineering hopefuls

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The challenge ahead of F1's future engineering hopefuls

How Monaco and Barcelona exposed Aston Martin's harsh reality

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Barcelona-Catalunya GP
How Monaco and Barcelona exposed Aston Martin's harsh reality

The flaw Cadillac must fix to reach F1's midfield

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Barcelona-Catalunya GP
The flaw Cadillac must fix to reach F1's midfield

James Vowles: Drivers would tell me if they were considering other F1 options

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Barcelona-Catalunya GP
James Vowles: Drivers would tell me if they were considering other F1 options

The bold Ferrari turnaround that enabled Lewis Hamilton's Barcelona win

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Barcelona-Catalunya GP
The bold Ferrari turnaround that enabled Lewis Hamilton's Barcelona win

Why we should get ready for a dramatic F1 silly season

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Why we should get ready for a dramatic F1 silly season

Notebooks and no-nonsense: How "very interesting" Fornaroli impressed Stella in Barcelona

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Barcelona-Catalunya GP
Notebooks and no-nonsense: How "very interesting" Fornaroli impressed Stella in Barcelona

McLaren labels upgraded Ferrari best F1 chassis after Lewis Hamilton's Barcelona win

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Barcelona-Catalunya GP
McLaren labels upgraded Ferrari best F1 chassis after Lewis Hamilton's Barcelona win

Barcelona Grand Prix Driver Ratings 2026

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Barcelona-Catalunya GP
Barcelona Grand Prix Driver Ratings 2026

Fred Vasseur: Lewis Hamilton would have won Barcelona GP without VSC help

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Barcelona-Catalunya GP
Fred Vasseur: Lewis Hamilton would have won Barcelona GP without VSC help

"At least a two-stop": George Russell and Lewis Hamilton expect Barcelona GP to be hard on tyres

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Barcelona-Catalunya GP
"At least a two-stop": George Russell and Lewis Hamilton expect Barcelona GP to be hard on tyres

What we learned from Friday practice at the 2026 Barcelona Grand Prix

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Barcelona-Catalunya GP
What we learned from Friday practice at the 2026 Barcelona Grand Prix

"Ferrari should be the innovators": Lewis Hamilton pleased Ferrari was bold in its 2026 F1 design

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Barcelona-Catalunya GP
"Ferrari should be the innovators": Lewis Hamilton pleased Ferrari was bold in its 2026 F1 design

F1 Barcelona GP: Lando Norris edges 0.009s clear of George Russell

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Barcelona-Catalunya GP
F1 Barcelona GP: Lando Norris edges 0.009s clear of George Russell

How Alpine presented its case to overturn Pierre Gasly's Monaco penalty

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Barcelona-Catalunya GP
How Alpine presented its case to overturn Pierre Gasly's Monaco penalty

Why Charles Leclerc will match Lewis Hamilton's braking set-up

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Barcelona-Catalunya GP
Why Charles Leclerc will match Lewis Hamilton's braking set-up

Anti-racing or ingenuity? Monaco's hold-up tactics might be in F1 for good

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Monaco GP
Anti-racing or ingenuity? Monaco's hold-up tactics might be in F1 for good

Monaco Grand Prix Driver Ratings 2026

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Monaco GP
Monaco Grand Prix Driver Ratings 2026

No more naysayers, surely? How Monaco proved Kimi Antonelli's searing form wasn't just luck

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Monaco GP
No more naysayers, surely? How Monaco proved Kimi Antonelli's searing form wasn't just luck

Max Verstappen "felt like myself again" in flat-out Monaco F1 qualifying

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Monaco GP
Max Verstappen "felt like myself again" in flat-out Monaco F1 qualifying

"Confidence was gone": Lewis Hamilton puzzled by Ferrari's loss of speed in Monaco GP qualifying

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Monaco GP
"Confidence was gone": Lewis Hamilton puzzled by Ferrari's loss of speed in Monaco GP qualifying

What we learned from Friday practice at the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix

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Monaco GP
What we learned from Friday practice at the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix

Spool party: How F1's drivers will fight against turbo lag in Monaco

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Monaco GP
Spool party: How F1's drivers will fight against turbo lag in Monaco

F1 teams exploit rear wing loophole for Monaco

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Monaco GP
F1 teams exploit rear wing loophole for Monaco

Charles Leclerc reiterates Ferrari F1 title desire as he extends contract

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Monaco GP
Charles Leclerc reiterates Ferrari F1 title desire as he extends contract

Flying the flag: What will be F1's next new nationality?

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Flying the flag: What will be F1's next new nationality?

How Aston Martin is navigating its issues, as Honda plots ADUO updates

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Canadian GP
How Aston Martin is navigating its issues, as Honda plots ADUO updates

The changing fortunes of F1's drivers with a point to prove

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Canadian GP
The changing fortunes of F1's drivers with a point to prove

Mohammed Ben Sulayem proposes removal of FIA presidential term limits

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Mohammed Ben Sulayem proposes removal of FIA presidential term limits

Why Arvid Lindblad’s Montreal setback masked another statement weekend

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Canadian GP
Why Arvid Lindblad’s Montreal setback masked another statement weekend

Canadian Grand Prix Driver Ratings 2026

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Canadian GP
Canadian Grand Prix Driver Ratings 2026

Antonelli takes a decisive step in Montreal's all-action thriller

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Canadian GP
Antonelli takes a decisive step in Montreal's all-action thriller

Ollie Bearman: Haas "chasing our tail all weekend" with updates and Montreal bumps

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Canadian GP
Ollie Bearman: Haas "chasing our tail all weekend" with updates and Montreal bumps

Pierre Gasly anticipating "elimination game" if rain strikes Canadian GP

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Canadian GP
Pierre Gasly anticipating "elimination game" if rain strikes Canadian GP

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

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

The details in Mercedes' Montreal F1 updates

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Canadian GP
The details in Mercedes' Montreal F1 updates

Haas F1 team boss furious about Esteban Ocon stories online: "F****** hell, is that journalism?"

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Canadian GP
Haas F1 team boss furious about Esteban Ocon stories online: "F****** hell, is that journalism?"

Charles Leclerc claims Ferrari is down on F1 engine power – "even to Ford"

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Canadian GP
Charles Leclerc claims Ferrari is down on F1 engine power – "even to Ford"

Lewis Hamilton "100% clear" he will stay at Ferrari next season

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Canadian GP
Lewis Hamilton "100% clear" he will stay at Ferrari next season

Esteban Ocon's furious denial of Haas split: "Complete bulls**t"

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Canadian GP
Esteban Ocon's furious denial of Haas split: "Complete bulls**t"

Where you can find the best battles of F1 2026

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Where you can find the best battles of F1 2026

The F1 power unit formula solution that could suit all parties

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The F1 power unit formula solution that could suit all parties

How Formula 1 driving has changed – and stayed the same

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How Formula 1 driving has changed – and stayed the same

Why Haas fears it's losing ground to Alpine in midfield battle following Miami GP updates

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Why Haas fears it's losing ground to Alpine in midfield battle following Miami GP updates

How F1's planned 60-40 power split for 2027 will affect each manufacturer

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How F1's planned 60-40 power split for 2027 will affect each manufacturer

Aston Martin's plans for F1 2026 after upgrade-free Miami

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Miami GP
Aston Martin's plans for F1 2026 after upgrade-free Miami

The intrigue sparked by Red Bull's Miami sidepod design

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Miami GP
The intrigue sparked by Red Bull's Miami sidepod design

F1 2026 might be flawed, but Miami showed why it's also enjoyable

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Miami GP
F1 2026 might be flawed, but Miami showed why it's also enjoyable

Miami Grand Prix Driver Ratings 2026

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Miami GP
Miami Grand Prix Driver Ratings 2026

How Kimi Antonelli and Mercedes defeated Lando Norris and McLaren in Miami's F1 thriller

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Miami GP
How Kimi Antonelli and Mercedes defeated Lando Norris and McLaren in Miami's F1 thriller

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

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

Max Verstappen: Red Bull Miami updates have "almost halved" gap to F1 frontrunners

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Miami GP
Max Verstappen: Red Bull Miami updates have "almost halved" gap to F1 frontrunners

Hill's 1996 F1 title - in Autosport covers

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Hill's 1996 F1 title - in Autosport covers

The current parallels between Red Bull and a post-Schumacher Benetton

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The current parallels between Red Bull and a post-Schumacher Benetton