James is one of Formula 1′s most authoritative commentators. His website www.jamesallenonf1.com is now recognised as the online hub of in-depth analysis and objective comment in Formula 1.

James has worked in F1 for 22 years, presenting and commentating for ESPN (USA), RAI TV (Italy) and Network 10 (Australia). He became ITV Sport’s lead commentator on Formula One in October 2001, having deputised for Murray Walker at six races during the 2000 and 2001 seasons.

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  James Allen on EV: Vauxhall Ampera

  James get's behind the wheel of the Vauxhall Ampera, Car of the Year 2012 and flagship of the British company's EV revolution

  
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  By James Allen May 6, 2012 10:28 AM
  
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  James Allen on EV: The Whisper turbine-charged electric car

  James drives an experimental E-REV with a difference
  
  
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  By James Allen April 2, 2012 10:45 AM
  
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  James Allen on EV: up close with the electric Mercedes super car

  Just before Christmas I had the opportunity to study the stunning prototype Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG E-Cell close up at Mercedes High Performance Engines at Brixworth, near Northampton.
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  By James Allen January 7, 2012 10:53 AM
  
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  James Allen on EV: The legend of Gordon Murray

  Why the electric vehicle industry needs Formula One minds like Mr Murray’s.
  
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  By James Allen November 10, 2011 9:17 AM
  
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  James Allen on EV: Could Ecclestone get behind separate EV race series to keep electric out of F1?

  The concept of top-level pure-electric racing has gained even more momentum as French aerodynamicist Jean Claude Migeot revealed his vision for the FIA’s Formula E championship, which kicks off in 2013.
  
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  By James Allen September 1, 2011 2:01 PM