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MOTOR-F1-WALKER/ (UPDATE 1, PIX):UPDATE 1-Motor racing-Murray Walker, the voice of Formula One, dies at 97

Share this article Walker’s broadcasting career began in 1948 at the Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb. He covered an array of motorsports, from touring cars to truck racing to rallycross. Walker commentated on his first grand prix race for the BBC at Silverstone in 1949. He then became the BBC’s full-time Formula 1 commentator from 1978 and carried out this role until  2001. His final commentary was the United States Grand Prix. Paying tribute to him, Stuart Pringle, Silverstone managing director...

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.

Long-time Formula 1 commentator Murray Walker has died at the age of 97

Walker, whose broadcasting career spanned more than 50 years, worked for the BBC and ITV, before he retired from commentating in 2001

Walker’s enthusiastic style won him legions of fans.

Legendary former Formula One commentator Murray Walker has died aged 97, the British Racing Drivers' Club has announced.

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

Legendary Formula 1 Commentator Murray Walker Has Died Englands voice of Formula 1 was 97. Darren Heath PhotographerGetty Images Murray Walker, the iconic voice that led 25 years of Formula 1 coverage in the United Kingdom, has died. He was 97. Walkers first auto racing broadcast with the BBC came as a corner commentator for the radio at the 1949 British Grand Prix. He dedicated most of his early career to motorcycles, first working alongside his father and then becoming the BBCs lead motorcyc...

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