âNothing wrong with the car, except itâs on fireâ - Murray Walker, the voice of F1
By Reuters
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LONDON - Murray Walker, the infectiously excitable television commentator who became the voice of Formula One for generations around the English-speaking world, died on Saturday at the age of 97.
The news was announced by the Silverstone-based British Racing Drivers Club (BRDC), of which he was an associate member. A friend, a true motorsport legend, the nation s favourite commentator and a contagious smile. We thank Murray for all he has done for our community, it said.
Murray Walker holds up his OBE (Order of the British Empire) after an investiture with the Queen at Buckingham Palace in 1996. File picture: Reuters.
Formula 1 broadcasting legend Murray Walker passes away at 97 Walker was the voice for many Formula 1 fans throughout the 80s and 90s.
03/13/2021
It’s a sad day for the motorsports world as THE voice of Formula 1, Murray Walker, has died at the age of 97.
Walker began his broadcasting career in 1948, just after he served as a captain in World War II. First focusing on motorcycles, Walker raced motorcycles and commentated on races as he soon expanded his commentary portfolio to call a wide variety of racing disciplines. Lucky is the word: my work has taken me round the world umpteen times to countries I would never otherwise have visited, and I have rubbed shoulders with some outstanding people.
Murray Walker, the infectiously excitable television commentator who became the voice of Formula One for generations around the English-speaking world, died on Saturday at the age of 97.