James Allen is the lead commentator for ITV's Formula 1 coverage. He has worked in the sport as a journalist and broadcaster since 1990. James replaced Murray Walker as the voice of motorsport in 2001 and, through his extensive work for the Financial Times, has established himself as one of the most authoritative writers in Formula 1.
'it is the one book devoted to Schumacher that [Lewis] Hamilton would be advised to read' Daily Telegraph 'high octane enjoyment' Manchester Evening News 'a well-rounded and thought-provoking look at [Schumacher]' F1fanatic.co.uk 'James pulls no punches while revealing the brutal and generous sides to this great champion' Scottish Sunday Post 'a real winner' Herald Sun 'Allen uncovers a more complex figure beneath...Fascinating' Sun Herald 'Allen hedges his bets on the controversial crashes that tainted Schumacher's reputation, but uncovers a more complex figure beneath' The Advertiser 'Renowned F1 commentator James Allen cleverly dissects the mind of the world's biggest sporting superstars to answer some age old questions...A must for budding sports psychologists' Inside Sport