‘The voice of F1’ remembered as tributes flood in for Murray Walker
Tributes have poured in from Formula 1 drivers past and present following the sad new🌜s of Murray Walker’s death♐.
The British Racing Drivers’ Club announced on Saturday ev🍃ening that Walker had☂ passed away at the age of 97.
Walker was known as the voice of the world c🐽hampionship for generations of fans after serving as the lead commentator on F1ꩵ’s coverage for more than 30 years.
Hᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚ𒀱ᩚᩚᩚe initially joined the BBC as a commentator in 1978 and worked full-time until he retired from his role in 2001 when he then served 🅰as ITV’s lead commentator.
Murray’s infectious and high-energy commentary style saw him becoꦰme a fan-favourite, and the Briton was widely regarded as one of the greatest commentators of all-time.
In a legendary career that spanned seven decades, Murray was best known for his excitable and passionate style that coined his famous ‘Murrayisms’. He was loved by many🏅 proved a hugely popular figure within the paddock.
Murray was appo𒀰inted an OBE in 1996 for his services to bro💞adcasting and motor racing.
Since his passing was an⛦nounced, tributes have flooded in from acros💝s the motorsport world. Below is just a selection of the messages…
It’s with great sadness we share the news of the passing of BRDC Associate Member Murray Walker OBE.
— BRDC (@BRDCSilverstone)
A friend, a true motorsport legend, the nations favourite commentator and a contagious smile.
We thank Murray for all he has done for our community.
RIP our friend.
Rest in Peace Murray Walker. Wonderful man in🤡 every respect. National🦋 treasure, communication genius, Formula One legend.
— Martin Brundle (@MBrundleF1)
Rest in Peace Murray Walker, a gentleman and a legend in every sense of the word. It was an honour to know you, a delight to spend time in your company and inspiring to listen and learn from you. THE voice of Formula 1 and always will b🌞e. Thankyou xx
— David Croft (@CroftyF1)
So sad to hear of Murray’s passing. I rememꦍber growing up hearing your voice over the races. You made the sport so much more exciting and captivat꧂ing. The iconic voice of our sport and a great man, thank you for all you did, you will never be forgotten. Rest in peace
— Lewis Hamilton (@LewisHamilton)
Very sad to learn that Murray Walker has passed away. Grand Prix commentator for over 25 years for ꦆthe BBC and ITV, notably with James Hunt, he was the voice of Formula 1. All the family pays tribute to him. My thoughts are with his loved one🧜s.
— Jean Todt (@JeanTodt)
God's Speed Murray an൩d thanks for so much. The Legend will never die.
— Damon Hill (@HillF1)
Today we say farewell to one of the greats of our sport, Murray was the voice of F1 for so many years, he put his heart and soul into commentating. The legend will always live on in our memories but today in Murray’s words “I’ve go꧑t to stop bec🐈ause I have a lump in my throat”
— Jenson Button (@JensonButton)
I'm deeply saddened by the loss of Murray Walker.
— Mika Häkkinen (@F1MikaHakkinen)
That moment when wo🧸n the World Championship will remain on𒆙e of the most iconic moments in sports commentary...
— Karun Chandhok (@karunchandhok)
We are truly saddened to hear of Murray Walker's passing.
— Williams Racing (@WilliamsRacing)
Murray was the voice of for so many, and provided unforgettable com𝔉mentary on many of this team's most iconic moments. His passion for the sport was infectious, and never failed to make people smile.
Like millions of F1 fans, all of us at McLaren are deeply saddened by the news that Murray Walker has passed away.
— McLaren (@McLarenF1)
He brought our sport to generations by sharing his passi🗹on and knowledge with humour and humility. Our thoughts are with all who had the fortune to know him.
One of thꦜe legendary voices of has passed away. We are grateful to him for adding to the excitement of our battles on the track.🍰
— Scuderia Ferrari (@ScuderiaFerrari)
He was the voice of to millions and his love, passion and positivity for our sport were unmatched.
— Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team (@MercedesAMGF1)
You will be truly missed, Murray Walker
The voice of Formula 1 Murray Walker
— Honda Racing F1 (@HondaRacingF1)
When we talk about𓃲 legends in F1, Murray Walker is one of the few to earn the status outside of the cockpit. He was a master of his trade and will always be the voice of F1. Rest in peace, Murray.
— Aston Martin Cognizant F1 Team (@AstonMartinF1)
Tonight we pay tribute to the voice of F1, the legendary Murray Walker, who brought joy to so many of us.
— Alpine F1 Team (@AlpineF1Team)
Rest in peace, Murray. May you 𓆉once again tussle for the mic with James Hunt. May your Murrayisms entert⛄ain all for ever more.
Rest in peace, Murray Walker. A true legend of F1. Thanks for making millions of fans love our sport.🦹
— Alfa Romeo Racing ORLEN (@alfaromeoracing)
Saying goodbye to an icon of motorsport, Murray Walker. Thank you for capturing, and keeping, the attention of many F1 fans for generations
— Scuderia AlphaTauri (@AlphaTauriF1)
And we’ve gꦰot to stop, because we’ve got a ꦯlump in our throat
We are all very sad to hear that Murray Walker, t꧑he voice ๊of motorsport, passed away earlier today.
— Red Bull Racing (@redbullracing)
“It is with great sadness that I have to inform Silverstone’s fans that Murray Walker died earlier today. He was to so many of us fans of F1, the voice that epitomised the sport we lov𒁏e.
— Silverstone (@SilverstoneUK)
Some of Murray Walker’s best quotes:
“The car is unique, except for the one behind it which is identical.”
“It would have been Senna’s third win in a row if he’d won the two before.”
“With half the race gone, there is half the race still to go.”
“I don’t make mistakes. I make prophecies which immediately turn out to be wrong.”
"There's nothing wrong with the car except it's on fire."
"There are seven winners of the Monaco Grand Prix on the starting line today, and four of them are Michael Schumacher."
"Unless I'm very much mistaken... I am very much mistaken!”
"And now excuse me while I interrupt myself!”
"Mansell is slowing it down, taking it easy. Oh no he isn't! It's a lap record."
"Do my eyes deceive me, or is Senna's Lotus sounding rough?”
“IF is a very long word in Formula 1. In fact, IF is F1 spelled backwards.”
“You can cut the tension with a cricket stump.”
"I'm ready to stop my start watch."
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