A well known fan of motor racing, James presented the , and official Formula One season review videos produced by the Formula One Constructors Association, more commonly known as FOCA. James, who attended most F1 races during the 1980s and was a friend of former FOCA boss Bernie Ecclestone, added his own humour to the reviews which became popular with fans of the sport. He also presented "The Clive James Formula 1 Show" for ITV to coincide with their Formula One coverage in .