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Jake Boxall-Legge
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Jake Boxall-Legge

United Kingdom

Jake studied engineering at university, as his original ambition was to design racing cars. He was bad at that, and thus decided to write about them instead with an equally limited skillset. The above article is a demonstration of that. In his spare time, Jake enjoys people, places, and things.

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F1 Chinese GP: Verstappen dominates as Norris splits the Red Bulls

F1 Chinese GP: Verstappen dominates as Norris splits the Red Bulls

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F1 Chinese GP: Verstappen dominates as Norris splits the Red Bulls
Ocon wants set-up changes after China F1 sprint as "performance left on the side"

Ocon wants set-up changes after China F1 sprint as "performance left on the side"

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Ocon wants set-up changes after China F1 sprint as "performance left on the side"
F1 Chinese GP: Stroll leads FP1 as small fire causes early red flag

F1 Chinese GP: Stroll leads FP1 as small fire causes early red flag

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F1 Chinese GP: Stroll leads FP1 as small fire causes early red flag
Leclerc: Sainz simply doing a better job in recent F1 races

Leclerc: Sainz simply doing a better job in recent F1 races

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Chinese GP
Leclerc: Sainz simply doing a better job in recent F1 races
Three-time F1 world champion Verstappen named in 2024 Time 100 list

Three-time F1 world champion Verstappen named in 2024 Time 100 list

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Three-time F1 world champion Verstappen named in 2024 Time 100 list
F1 Japanese GP: Verstappen leads Red Bull 1-2 in FP1, Sargeant crashes

F1 Japanese GP: Verstappen leads Red Bull 1-2 in FP1, Sargeant crashes

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F1 Japanese GP: Verstappen leads Red Bull 1-2 in FP1, Sargeant crashes
McLaren reshuffles F1 technical team as Sanchez leaves after three months

McLaren reshuffles F1 technical team as Sanchez leaves after three months

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McLaren reshuffles F1 technical team as Sanchez leaves after three months
Ranked: The 10 F1 teams at the 2024 Australian GP

Ranked: The 10 F1 teams at the 2024 Australian GP

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Ranked: The 10 F1 teams at the 2024 Australian GP
F1 Australian GP: Sainz leads Leclerc home for Ferrari 1-2, Verstappen retires early

F1 Australian GP: Sainz leads Leclerc home for Ferrari 1-2, Verstappen retires early

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Australian GP
F1 Australian GP: Sainz leads Leclerc home for Ferrari 1-2, Verstappen retires early
F1 Australian GP: Leclerc keeps Ferrari in front in final practice

F1 Australian GP: Leclerc keeps Ferrari in front in final practice

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F1 Australian GP: Leclerc keeps Ferrari in front in final practice
Ocon: Reduced opportunity for points among bottom five F1 teams "worst feeling"

Ocon: Reduced opportunity for points among bottom five F1 teams "worst feeling"

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Australian GP
Ocon: Reduced opportunity for points among bottom five F1 teams "worst feeling"
F1 Saudi Arabian GP: Verstappen fastest in FP1 over Alonso, Perez

F1 Saudi Arabian GP: Verstappen fastest in FP1 over Alonso, Perez

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F1 Saudi Arabian GP: Verstappen fastest in FP1 over Alonso, Perez
F1 Bahrain GP: Verstappen dominates in Red Bull 1-2

F1 Bahrain GP: Verstappen dominates in Red Bull 1-2

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Bahrain GP
F1 Bahrain GP: Verstappen dominates in Red Bull 1-2
Leclerc: Initial feeling of Ferrari SF-24 "healthier" compared to 2023 F1 car

Leclerc: Initial feeling of Ferrari SF-24 "healthier" compared to 2023 F1 car

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Leclerc: Initial feeling of Ferrari SF-24 "healthier" compared to 2023 F1 car
Abu Dhabi off-camber F1 corners should be banked, say Verstappen, Leclerc

Abu Dhabi off-camber F1 corners should be banked, say Verstappen, Leclerc

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Abu Dhabi off-camber F1 corners should be banked, say Verstappen, Leclerc
Steiner: Nothing currently in the works with CBS comedy show plans

Steiner: Nothing currently in the works with CBS comedy show plans

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Steiner: Nothing currently in the works with CBS comedy show plans
Does GM's engine plan strengthen Andretti's F1 claims?

Does GM's engine plan strengthen Andretti's F1 claims?

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Does GM's engine plan strengthen Andretti's F1 claims?
Norris: Second attack on Verstappen in F1 Brazilian GP "not worth the risk"

Norris: Second attack on Verstappen in F1 Brazilian GP "not worth the risk"

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Brazilian GP
Norris: Second attack on Verstappen in F1 Brazilian GP "not worth the risk"
F1 Brazilian GP: Verstappen fends off Norris for 17th win of 2023

F1 Brazilian GP: Verstappen fends off Norris for 17th win of 2023

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Brazilian GP
F1 Brazilian GP: Verstappen fends off Norris for 17th win of 2023
F1 Brazilian GP: Verstappen passes Norris at the start to win sprint race

F1 Brazilian GP: Verstappen passes Norris at the start to win sprint race

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Brazilian GP
F1 Brazilian GP: Verstappen passes Norris at the start to win sprint race
F1 Brazilian GP: Norris beats Verstappen to sprint shootout pole

F1 Brazilian GP: Norris beats Verstappen to sprint shootout pole

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F1 Brazilian GP: Norris beats Verstappen to sprint shootout pole
Rodin: F1 didn't back up "rhetoric" on wanting something new from 11th team

Rodin: F1 didn't back up "rhetoric" on wanting something new from 11th team

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Qatar GP
Rodin: F1 didn't back up "rhetoric" on wanting something new from 11th team
What's next for Andretti's F1 entry - and could it fall at the final hurdle?

What's next for Andretti's F1 entry - and could it fall at the final hurdle?

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What's next for Andretti's F1 entry - and could it fall at the final hurdle?
Verstappen: Red Bull detractors "can suck on an egg" after F1 Japanese GP pole

Verstappen: Red Bull detractors "can suck on an egg" after F1 Japanese GP pole

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Japanese GP
Verstappen: Red Bull detractors "can suck on an egg" after F1 Japanese GP pole
F1 Japanese GP: Verstappen on top again from Norris and Piastri

F1 Japanese GP: Verstappen on top again from Norris and Piastri

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F1 Japanese GP: Verstappen on top again from Norris and Piastri
Ricciardo F1 return in doubt for Qatar, Lawson set for more races

Ricciardo F1 return in doubt for Qatar, Lawson set for more races

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Japanese GP
Ricciardo F1 return in doubt for Qatar, Lawson set for more races
Gasly wants smaller cockpit on 2024 Alpine F1 car compared to "long arms" Ocon

Gasly wants smaller cockpit on 2024 Alpine F1 car compared to "long arms" Ocon

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Japanese GP
Gasly wants smaller cockpit on 2024 Alpine F1 car compared to "long arms" Ocon
F1 Singapore GP: Sainz snatches pole, Verstappen struggles to 11th

F1 Singapore GP: Sainz snatches pole, Verstappen struggles to 11th

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F1 Singapore GP: Sainz snatches pole, Verstappen struggles to 11th
F1 Singapore GP: Sainz shades Russell in FP3 to retain Ferrari supremacy

F1 Singapore GP: Sainz shades Russell in FP3 to retain Ferrari supremacy

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Singapore GP
F1 Singapore GP: Sainz shades Russell in FP3 to retain Ferrari supremacy
F1 Singapore GP: Sainz completes Ferrari Friday clean sweep, Verstappen eighth

F1 Singapore GP: Sainz completes Ferrari Friday clean sweep, Verstappen eighth

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Singapore GP
F1 Singapore GP: Sainz completes Ferrari Friday clean sweep, Verstappen eighth
"Unfinished business" motivated Hamilton to extend Mercedes F1 deal

"Unfinished business" motivated Hamilton to extend Mercedes F1 deal

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Italian GP
"Unfinished business" motivated Hamilton to extend Mercedes F1 deal
Bottas: Alfa Romeo 2023 F1 car was "born" missing winter targets

Bottas: Alfa Romeo 2023 F1 car was "born" missing winter targets

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Bottas: Alfa Romeo 2023 F1 car was "born" missing winter targets
Steiner impressed by Hulkenberg's speed in readapting to full-time F1 drive

Steiner impressed by Hulkenberg's speed in readapting to full-time F1 drive

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Steiner impressed by Hulkenberg's speed in readapting to full-time F1 drive
F1 Belgian GP: Sainz heads rainy, red-flagged practice session

F1 Belgian GP: Sainz heads rainy, red-flagged practice session

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Belgian GP
F1 Belgian GP: Sainz heads rainy, red-flagged practice session
Verstappen: Hungary F1 qualifying balance issues helped race pace

Verstappen: Hungary F1 qualifying balance issues helped race pace

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Hungarian GP
Verstappen: Hungary F1 qualifying balance issues helped race pace
F1 Hungarian GP: Verstappen streaks to victory, Red Bull claims 12th successive win

F1 Hungarian GP: Verstappen streaks to victory, Red Bull claims 12th successive win

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F1 Hungarian GP: Verstappen streaks to victory, Red Bull claims 12th successive win
AlphaTauri reveals extreme interpretation of F1 rear wing rules

AlphaTauri reveals extreme interpretation of F1 rear wing rules

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AlphaTauri reveals extreme interpretation of F1 rear wing rules
When is the perfect time for F1 teams to focus on 2024?

When is the perfect time for F1 teams to focus on 2024?

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When is the perfect time for F1 teams to focus on 2024?
F1 driver mid-season swaps - Schumacher, De Vries, Verstappen and more

F1 driver mid-season swaps - Schumacher, De Vries, Verstappen and more

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F1 driver mid-season swaps - Schumacher, De Vries, Verstappen and more
Verstappen felt like "drifting" in slow F1 British GP start

Verstappen felt like "drifting" in slow F1 British GP start

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British GP
Verstappen felt like "drifting" in slow F1 British GP start
McLaren: F1 car weaknesses remain despite British GP stunner

McLaren: F1 car weaknesses remain despite British GP stunner

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British GP
McLaren: F1 car weaknesses remain despite British GP stunner
F1 British GP: Verstappen denies Norris in wild qualifying session

F1 British GP: Verstappen denies Norris in wild qualifying session

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F1 British GP: Verstappen denies Norris in wild qualifying session
How much does the fictional APXGP car differ to real F1 machinery?

How much does the fictional APXGP car differ to real F1 machinery?

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How much does the fictional APXGP car differ to real F1 machinery?
The simple solution to F1's Austria track limits hullabaloo

The simple solution to F1's Austria track limits hullabaloo

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The simple solution to F1's Austria track limits hullabaloo
The key traits of Red Bull's first F1 winner visible in its 2023 dominator

The key traits of Red Bull's first F1 winner visible in its 2023 dominator

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Canadian GP
The key traits of Red Bull's first F1 winner visible in its 2023 dominator
How Verstappen helped Red Bull reach F1's 100 club in Canada

How Verstappen helped Red Bull reach F1's 100 club in Canada

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How Verstappen helped Red Bull reach F1's 100 club in Canada
Verstappen: "Incredible" to match Senna's tally of 41 F1 victories

Verstappen: "Incredible" to match Senna's tally of 41 F1 victories

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Verstappen: "Incredible" to match Senna's tally of 41 F1 victories
F1 Canadian GP: Verstappen takes pole in wet qualifying, Hulkenberg loses second

F1 Canadian GP: Verstappen takes pole in wet qualifying, Hulkenberg loses second

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F1 Canadian GP: Verstappen takes pole in wet qualifying, Hulkenberg loses second
F1 Canadian GP: Verstappen ahead of Leclerc in wet FP3 session

F1 Canadian GP: Verstappen ahead of Leclerc in wet FP3 session

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F1 Canadian GP: Verstappen ahead of Leclerc in wet FP3 session
F1 Canadian GP: Hamilton leads Mercedes 1-2 before late rain shower

F1 Canadian GP: Hamilton leads Mercedes 1-2 before late rain shower

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Canadian GP
F1 Canadian GP: Hamilton leads Mercedes 1-2 before late rain shower
Haas expects to retain its current F1 drivers for 2024

Haas expects to retain its current F1 drivers for 2024

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Haas expects to retain its current F1 drivers for 2024
How Mercedes' new F1 upgrades fared - and what's next for the revitalised W14

How Mercedes' new F1 upgrades fared - and what's next for the revitalised W14

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How Mercedes' new F1 upgrades fared - and what's next for the revitalised W14
Alonso took "uncomfortable" risks in hunt for F1 Monaco GP pole

Alonso took "uncomfortable" risks in hunt for F1 Monaco GP pole

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Alonso took "uncomfortable" risks in hunt for F1 Monaco GP pole
F1 Monaco GP: Verstappen edges Alonso to thrilling pole after Perez crash

F1 Monaco GP: Verstappen edges Alonso to thrilling pole after Perez crash

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F1 Monaco GP: Verstappen edges Alonso to thrilling pole after Perez crash
F1 Monaco GP: Verstappen heads Red Bull 1-2 in FP3, Hamilton crashes

F1 Monaco GP: Verstappen heads Red Bull 1-2 in FP3, Hamilton crashes

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F1 Monaco GP: Verstappen heads Red Bull 1-2 in FP3, Hamilton crashes
What we learned in Friday practice at the Monaco Grand Prix

What we learned in Friday practice at the Monaco Grand Prix

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What we learned in Friday practice at the Monaco Grand Prix
How Verstappen deployed an under-appreciated strong suit to defeat Perez in Miami

How Verstappen deployed an under-appreciated strong suit to defeat Perez in Miami

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How Verstappen deployed an under-appreciated strong suit to defeat Perez in Miami
F1 Miami GP: Verstappen comes from ninth to beat Perez

F1 Miami GP: Verstappen comes from ninth to beat Perez

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F1 Miami GP: Verstappen comes from ninth to beat Perez
F1 Miami GP: Verstappen tops FP3 from Leclerc

F1 Miami GP: Verstappen tops FP3 from Leclerc

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F1 Miami GP: Verstappen tops FP3 from Leclerc
F1 Miami GP: Verstappen leads FP2 as Leclerc crashes

F1 Miami GP: Verstappen leads FP2 as Leclerc crashes

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F1 Miami GP: Verstappen leads FP2 as Leclerc crashes

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