Jake Nichol Jake Nichol - writer RacingNews365.com
Jake joined the RacingNews365 team in August 2022 having spent time as a freelance motorsport and then full-time sports journalist, covering events such the Beijing Winter Olympics and Super Bowl, but knew he'd always end up in motorsport journalism full-time sooner or later.
He ran coverage of NASCAR for Autosport in a previous life, interviewing multiple Cup Series champions as well as spending time in UK national paddocks such as Pembrey, Castle Coombe and Anglesey.
No-one is quite sure where his love of motorsport comes from, as his family are far from hardcore racers, although driving past Brands Hatch one BTCC weekend as a young boy might have something to do with it.
He graduated with a first-class degree in Sports Journalism in 2019 from the University of Bedfordshire, finishing top in class.
When not trying to find some obscure stat in the F1 history books, he is a keen amateur astronomer, reader and listens to far too many podcasts.
News from Jake Nichol
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![Verstappen blow as doubt cast over Dutch GP future](https://cdn.racingnews365.com/_360x203_crop_center-center_none/XPB_1232713_HiRes.jpg?v=1722012186)
![2024 F1 Belgian Grand Prix - Free Practice 2 results](https://cdn.racingnews365.com/2024/Norris/_360x203_crop_center-center_none/XPB_1297623_HiRes.jpg?v=1722009666)
![Renault set to quit F1 as power unit supplier](https://cdn.racingnews365.com/2024/Gasly/_360x203_crop_center-center_none/XPB_1283712_HiRes.jpg?v=1718644205)
![Alpine confirm Famin to step down as team principal](https://cdn.racingnews365.com/2024/F1-FIA-Senior-Figures/_360x203_crop_center-center_none/XPB_1290350_HiRes.jpg?v=1722002112)
![Mercedes to unleash fresh upgrades as W15 theory proved correct](https://cdn.racingnews365.com/2024/Russell/_360x203_crop_center-center_none/XPB_1295531_HiRes.jpg?v=1721486387)
![Norris 'must earn' prized McLaren status as 'bias' claims rubbished](https://cdn.racingnews365.com/2024/Norris/_360x203_crop_center-center_none/Piastri-Norris.jpg?v=1721490904)
![Hamilton plays down importance of Norris Hungary quip](https://cdn.racingnews365.com/2024/Hamilton/_360x203_crop_center-center_none/XPB_1287592_HiRes.jpg?v=1721971505)
![Verstappen tells F1 fans what to do 'if you don't like my bad language'](https://cdn.racingnews365.com/2024/Verstappen/_360x203_crop_center-center_none/SI202407250736_hires_jpeg_24bit_rgb.jpg?v=1721930405)
![Ricciardo facing 'critical' test in hope of Red Bull return](https://cdn.racingnews365.com/2024/Ricciardo/_360x203_crop_center-center_none/Ricciardo-Hungary.jpg?v=1721628905)
![Leclerc puts rivals on alert with Ferrari prediction](https://cdn.racingnews365.com/2024/Leclerc/_360x203_crop_center-center_none/XPB_1294999_HiRes.jpg?v=1721402749)
![Albon highlights relief after witnessing 'aggressive' Verstappen-Hamilton clash](https://cdn.racingnews365.com/2024/Verstappen/_360x203_crop_center-center_none/XPB_1296401_HiRes.jpg?v=1721578375)
![Defiant Verstappen rubbishes idea of Red Bull 'sim racing ban'](https://cdn.racingnews365.com/2024/Verstappen/_360x203_crop_center-center_none/Verstappen-Hungary_2024-07-21-180150_gyhj.jpg?v=1721633661)
![Sainz dismisses sabbatical talk as 'best option' revealed](https://cdn.racingnews365.com/2024/Sainz/_360x203_crop_center-center_none/XPB_1296965_HiRes.jpg?v=1721916006)
![Sargeant hits back at ex-F1 driver for spreading false Williams rumour](https://cdn.racingnews365.com/2024/Sargeant/_360x203_crop_center-center_none/XPB_1270900_HiRes.jpg?v=1720630806)
![Norris delivers McLaren rallying cry in Verstappen pursuit](https://cdn.racingnews365.com/2024/Norris/_360x203_crop_center-center_none/Norris-Great-Britain.jpg?v=1720101187)
![McLaren make 'number one driver' stance clear after team order debate](https://cdn.racingnews365.com/2024/Piastri/_360x203_crop_center-center_none/XPB_1296671_HiRes.jpg?v=1721916837)
![Why Verstappen to Mercedes in 2025 is starting to make more sense](https://cdn.racingnews365.com/2024/Verstappen/_360x203_crop_center-center_none/Verstappen-Hungary_2024-07-21-180150_gyhj.jpg?v=1721633661)