james allen

James Allen: I'm delighted to announce that I am joining the BBC Radio 5 Live team as F1 correspondent and lead commentator this season.

James Allen tips McLaren to succeed in F1 2011.

Speculation is beginning to swirl that Jonathan Legard's days in the BBC F1 commentary box are numbered, with Martin Brundle eyeing a different partner for 2011 - current MotoGP presenter Charlie Cox

Jarno Trulli has dropped hints that it is only John Howett who is trying to force him out of Toyota F1 in 2010...

Thirteen world championships in Formula 1's 59-year history would have been won by different drivers under Bernie Ecclestone's controversial new medals initiative - and ironically, his own team would not have lifted the laurels at all.

In the wake of the controversial Japanese Grand Prix at Fuji Speedway at the weekend, it has been revealed that - not for the first time this season - race stewards went against the advice of FIA race director Charlie Whiting in meting out a post-race time penalty.

The BBC has finalised its team of presenters for its coverage of Formula 1 from next year, it has been claimed, with Martin Brundle and David Coulthard on the bill - but no James Allen, Steve Rider or Mark Blundell.

Having won the rights to broadcast Formula 1 from 2009, the BBC has revealed it is to keep production of its grand prix coverage 'in-house', with two names emerging as key players for the major presenting roles.