James Dielhenn

Head of Content

James joined the Crash.Net team as Head of Content in 2022.

After a decade at Sky Sports where James covered everything from American football to boxing to the Olympics to F1 across editorial, social and video platforms, he embraced the world of motorsport in his new role with Crash.Net.

His years as a journalist have taken him through a two-month stint in Rio de Janeiro for the 2014 World Cup to the Las Vegas Strip for Floyd Mayweather fights.

It was at Sky Sports where James was a key cog in the digital publishing department, working alongside TV production colleagues across every sport.

James previously graduated with a sports journalism degree from the University of Brighton but his journey to becoming a journalist had already started through, initially, an obsession of football which spread to other sports.

When he isn’t working, James will be watching his beloved Leeds United. Often, from behind the sofa, in sheer terror.

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Articles by James Dielhenn

Lewis Hamilton opts not to vote as F1 drivers select Top 10 stars of 2023

Lewis Hamilton was the only current F1 driver who chose not to vote, as they selected the top 10 drivers of 2023.

The forgotten tale of how Audi almost entered F1 with Red Bull

Audi will join Formula 1 from 2026 but they came close to joining many years ago, alongside Red Bull.

MotoGP

Marquez mentions injury hell when quizzed about Rossi’s superior title tally

Marc Marquez mentioned his unfortunate injury record when debating Valentino Rossi’s superior total of championships.

Little-known Sergio Perez skill praised: “It was amazing, back then…”

A crucial trait of Sergio Perez’s has been remembered despite his reputation taking “a hammering” this year.

MotoGP

Stoner details his retirement decision - and how Marquez avoided the same fate

Casey Stoner has commended Marc Marquez for prioritising his enjoyment of racing - and thereby avoiding an early retirement.

Injured Ricciardo sought doctor who fixed MotoGP stars: “They are not human!”

Daniel Ricciardo was recommended a doctor to fix his injury who had worked on MotoGP riders.

MotoGP

Ducati admit fear that Gigi Dall’Igna may receive mega-money offer from rivals

The Ducati CEO has admitted his worry that Gigi Dall’Igna could attract a big-money offer from a rival manufacturer.

Horner pinpoints vital Ricciardo trait which has boosted AlphaTauri

Christian Horner has detailed the key skill which Daniel Ricciardo brought to AlphaTauri to boost the team.

“Unhappy” FIA sporting director quits job leaving F1 drivers “dismayed”

Steve Nielsen has resigned from his job as FIA sporting director, BBC reports.

MotoGP

Paolo Ciabatti exits MotoGP as Ducati confirm major management shake-up

Paolo Ciabatti will exit his role within Ducati's MotoGP team to focus on its new off-road venture.

James Allison delivers final verdict on the true impact of Mercedes’ ‘zeropods’

James Allison has denied that Mercedes’ sidepods were the reason for their underperformance this year.

Horner’s barely-believable story about racing Verstappen’s mum

Christian Horner was a talented teenage karter until one day, he came up against a superior racer who would later become Max Verstappen’s mother.

F1 boss reveals extraordinary bust-up with engineers: “You need new people…”

Franz Tost has told a new back-story about his infamous clash with his own engineers at the start of this year.

Jos Verstappen admits the one time he hit young son Max on his helmet

Jos Verstappen has shared a tale of the only time he ever hit his young son Max Verstappen.

Sauber confirm new F1 team name to replace Alfa Romeo

Sauber will run under the name 'Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber' for the 2024 and 2025 F1 seasons.

Insight into “daunting” job as Vettel strategist after “critical” jab at Ferrari

Sebastian Vettel’s high-profile arrival at Aston Martin shone a “spotlight” on a particular part of their F1 team.

MotoGP

Ducati drop clue over Marquez’s factory future - but there’s a huge money hurdle

Ducati have admitted that Marc Marquez could ride for the factory team, although finances could scupper his chance.

Key Perez trait identified that separates him from failed Red Bull drivers

Christian Horner has pointed at a crucial aspect of Sergio Perez’s ability that separates him from previous axed Red Bull drivers.

MotoGP

Uccio Salucci replies to critics: “I was annoyed people said ‘Rossi’s parasite’”

Uccio Salucci remains a key figure by Valentino Rossi’s side - but he had to battle past some toxic criticism in the past.

Insight offered into how “fame and wealth” failed to change Max Verstappen

Max Verstappen deserves respect for not allowing “fame or wealth” to change him, says Christian Horner.

Ricciardo sheds light on Horner’s “bad habits” complaint after McLaren exit

Daniel Ricciardo has explained why he returned to F1 with the “bad habits” that Christian Horner bemoaned.

MotoGP

Ducati studying “scientific simulations” to predict Marc Marquez’s performance

The Ducati CEO has teased that his team are digging deep into Marc Marquez’s data to understand his potential for 2024.

MotoGP

Davide Brivio exits Formula 1 job - but is he set for a MotoGP return?

Davide Brivio will leave his job with the Alpine Formula 1 team, freeing him up for a possible MotoGP comeback.

MotoGP

Ducati confirm Marquez will ride Zarco’s GP23, not Bagnaia’s or Martin’s

Marc Marquez will not step onto the Ducati which title rivals Francesco Bagnaia or Jorge Martin fought with in the closing rounds of this year.

MotoGP

Whispers in MotoGP paddock that Acosta shares same ominous trait as Marquez

Pedro Acosta shares similar attributes to a young Marc Marquez, the MotoGP paddock has been warned by a team boss who led them both to glory.