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Jake Boxall-Legge
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Jake Boxall-Legge

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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 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 Bahrain GP: Verstappen dominates in Red Bull 1-2

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

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F1 Bahrain GP: Verstappen dominates in Red Bull 1-2 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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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 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 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? 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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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"
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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F1 Brazilian GP: Verstappen fends off Norris for 17th win of 2023 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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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
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 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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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
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? 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

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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 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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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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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
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 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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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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"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 "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 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 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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Verstappen: Hungary F1 qualifying balance issues helped race pace

Verstappen: Hungary F1 qualifying balance issues helped race pace

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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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AlphaTauri reveals extreme interpretation of F1 rear wing rules

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

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

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

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Verstappen felt like "drifting" in slow F1 British GP start 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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F1 British GP: Verstappen denies Norris in wild qualifying session

F1 British GP: Verstappen denies Norris in wild qualifying session

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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? 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 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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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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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 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 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: 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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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 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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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 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 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 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 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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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 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 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 F1 Miami GP: Verstappen leads FP2 as Leclerc crashes
Hamilton promises F1 film “authenticity”, Pitt 11th team rumours dismissed

Hamilton promises F1 film “authenticity”, Pitt 11th team rumours dismissed

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Hamilton promises F1 film “authenticity”, Pitt 11th team rumours dismissed Hamilton promises F1 film “authenticity”, Pitt 11th team rumours dismissed
Hamilton explains new F1 support team structure following Cullen departure

Hamilton explains new F1 support team structure following Cullen departure

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Hamilton explains new F1 support team structure following Cullen departure Hamilton explains new F1 support team structure following Cullen departure
Verstappen wants Red Bull "review" of Azerbaijan F1 call that cost him lead

Verstappen wants Red Bull "review" of Azerbaijan F1 call that cost him lead

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Verstappen wants Red Bull "review" of Azerbaijan F1 call that cost him lead Verstappen wants Red Bull "review" of Azerbaijan F1 call that cost him lead
F1 Azerbaijan GP: Perez leads dominant Red Bull 1-2 from Leclerc

F1 Azerbaijan GP: Perez leads dominant Red Bull 1-2 from Leclerc

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F1 Azerbaijan GP: Perez leads dominant Red Bull 1-2 from Leclerc F1 Azerbaijan GP: Perez leads dominant Red Bull 1-2 from Leclerc
Hulkenberg to start Azerbaijan GP from pitlane after set-up change

Hulkenberg to start Azerbaijan GP from pitlane after set-up change

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Hulkenberg to start Azerbaijan GP from pitlane after set-up change Hulkenberg to start Azerbaijan GP from pitlane after set-up change
Azerbaijan GP pens contract extension to 2026 F1 season

Azerbaijan GP pens contract extension to 2026 F1 season

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Azerbaijan GP pens contract extension to 2026 F1 season Azerbaijan GP pens contract extension to 2026 F1 season
Leclerc credits Australian GP set-up breakthrough for Baku F1 pole

Leclerc credits Australian GP set-up breakthrough for Baku F1 pole

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Leclerc credits Australian GP set-up breakthrough for Baku F1 pole Leclerc credits Australian GP set-up breakthrough for Baku F1 pole
Azerbaijan GP talks "positive" over F1 race deal extension

Azerbaijan GP talks "positive" over F1 race deal extension

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Azerbaijan GP talks "positive" over F1 race deal extension Azerbaijan GP talks "positive" over F1 race deal extension
10 things we learned from the 2023 Australian Grand Prix

10 things we learned from the 2023 Australian Grand Prix

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10 things we learned from the 2023 Australian Grand Prix 10 things we learned from the 2023 Australian Grand Prix
Australian Grand Prix Driver Ratings 2023

Australian Grand Prix Driver Ratings 2023

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Australian Grand Prix Driver Ratings 2023 Australian Grand Prix Driver Ratings 2023
Equal-gender racing team plots F1 entry in 2026

Equal-gender racing team plots F1 entry in 2026

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Equal-gender racing team plots F1 entry in 2026 Equal-gender racing team plots F1 entry in 2026

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