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Murray Walker, the voice of Formula One, who was hailed by some as the nation’s favourite commentator, has died at the age of 97.Born in Birmingham in 1923, Walker first commentated on a grand prix

Martin Brundle, who commentated alongside Walker in the final years of his career, led the tributes on social media.

Martin Brundle, who commentated alongside Walker in the final years of his career, led the tributes on social media.

A remarkable career of more than 50 years behind the microphone.

For a generation who came to follow the sport because of his commentary, it was impossible to imagine an F1 race without Murray’s voice

THE “voice of Formula One”, Murray Walker, has died aged 97, the British Racing Drivers’ Club has said.

Martin Brundle, who commentated alongside Walker in the final years of his career, led the tributes on social media.

Martin Brundle, who commentated alongside Walker in the final years of his career, led the tributes on social media.

Martin Brundle, who commentated alongside Walker in the final years of his career, led the tributes on social media.

Legendary Formula One commentator Murray Walker has died aged 97, the British Racing Drivers Club announced today.   Walker, whose broadcasting career spanned more than 50 years, worked for the BBC and ITV, before he retired from commentating in 2001.  Walker will be remembered as the undisputed voice of Formula One. His unique, high-octane style - once described by Australian comic Clive James as sounding like a man whose trousers are on fire - is forever ingrained in British sporting cultu...