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âNothing wrong with the car, except itâs on fireâ - Murray Walker, the voice of F1
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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.
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Murray Walker, the British broadcaster regarded as the Voice of Formula One , has died aged 97.
Walker, who served in the Second World War, became a Formula One icon during more than 30 years as a commentator for the BBC and ITV.
Known for his passionate vocal style while commentating, he reported on his first Grand Prix for BBC radio at Silverstone in 1949.
Walker became a full-time F1 commentator in 1978 and only hung up his microphone when he retired in 2001 after a 52-year broadcasting career.
It’s with great sadness we share the news of the passing of BRDC Associate Member Murray Walker OBE.