James Allen, born on November 5, 1966, in Liverpool, England, is a prominent British motorsport journalist, commentator, and author known for his extensive coverage of Formula 1. Allen began his career in journalism in the late 1980s, working with Brabham and Scuderia Italia as a press officer before transitioning to broadcasting. He became well-known as the lead commentator for ITV's Formula 1 coverage from 2002 to 2008, following the legendary Murray Walker.