Alright when was that again.....?

[Tony 93]

A true legend

 

[kart1]

orange & black is good duo but orange & blue is ugly!

 

[Allan Ramsbottom]

A true English Gentleman 100% thru and thru..A passionate love of ALL motorsports and a dedication that i dont think will ever be beaten..My only niggle is that he should have been Knighted for his contribution to the sport he loved so much..R.I.P..Captain Murray Walker,the world of Motor Sport has lost a great ambassador..

 

[Isaac Chavira]

I did not know this man or know of him. I do not watch the reality TV Show F1. All joking aside it is always sad when anyone passes. This man has seen more than any of us will ever see or experience. Rest Easy Sir.

 

[Paul Glover]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1370806274934276097

 

[Isaac Chavira]

Dont put the Alpines next to each other please. I voted for the wrong one by mistake. The Alpine A521 is what I wanted to vote for.

 

[ML2166]

Grew up listening to this great man. Getting up at stupid o'clock to watch races from the other side of the world. Those were without doubt my favorite Formula 1 days. Mansell, Senna, Patrese, Prost, Berger etc. Not to mention the BTCC work he did as well. He could genuinely make the dullest of races when they happened seem like the most fantastic. Truly a sad sad day. RIP Murray, thank you for all the memories.

 

[zwiss]

R.I.P. Murray.

 

[Leemstradamus]

I saw Martin Brundle called him a national treasure, which he is, but I felt that he was a world treasure. Loved hearing him growing up watching F1 here in the states! Just a great person, sad to see him pass but glad to have had gotten to hear him!

 

[VirtuaIceMan]

I always liked that a man who started out in advertising was involved in this memorable advert:

 

[67JTM]

orange & blue is ugly!

The most iconic and recognizable Color Combination in Motorsport (think Gulf Oil)
IMHO the latest McLarens are by far the most beautiful Cars on the Grid- but to each his own opinion

 

[Trebor901]

Cant believe it. Grew up listening to his btcc and f1 commentary. Definitely been a lump in my throat reading all the tributes on twitter.

Its funny me and my dad both said the same thing. We had only been thinking about Murray this morning when Sky Sports showed the 1987 british grand prix between the two test sessions and then to learn he had passed away was gutting.

RIP Murray.

 

[Mickdrs]

The sound of a V10 Or V12, with that voice was magical

 

[Doug46]

It is with great sadness that we report the passing of much loved Formula One and motorsport commentator Murray Walker today, aged 97.

Known by almost everyone as the voice of Formula One racing, Graeme Murray Walker OBE was without doubt one of the most distinctive, loved and admired sports commentators in broadcasting, lending his iconic tones to Formula One coverage full time from 1978 until his retirement at the conclusion of the 2001 racing season.

Known for his lovable enthusiasm and the occasion hilarious 'Murrayism', Walkers style behind the microphone was once described by Australian comedian Clive James as "even at his quietest, he sounds as if his trousers are on fire", such was the enthusiastic and engaging tones Murray Walker could bring to even the most processional of races.

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Murray Walker began his career in advertising (Walker devised the "Opal Fruits, made to make your mouth water." slogan), following retirement from Military service as a Royal Scots Greys Captain. In 1948 he made his debut in live motorsport broadcasting at the Shelsley Walsh Hillclimb, before performing radio broadcasting duties at the 1949 British Grand Prix - the year before the sport morphed into the Formula One we know today.

Loved by generations of motorsport fans, Murray Walker will forever be known as 'Mr. Motorsport' thanks to his enviable ability to bring the joy, passion and excitement into the living rooms of families throughout the world.

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One of the absolute giants of the sport, gone but never, ever forgotten.

Thank you, Murray Walker - your time on this Earth has been one of great joy and success. Rest in peace sir, you've earned it.

Some particularly impressive Murrayisms:

"Unless I am very much mistaken.... I AM very much mistaken!"​

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"Mansell is slowing down, taking it easy. Oh no he isn't IT'S A LAP RECORD."​

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"This is an interesting circuit, because it has inclines. And not just up, but down as well."​

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"The lead car is absolutely unique, except for the one behind it which is identical."​

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"The most important part of the car is the nut that holds the wheel."​

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"I know it's an old cliche, but you can cut the atmosphere with a cricket stump."​

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"Tambay's hopes, which were nil before, are absolutely zero now."​

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"And there's no damage to the car. Except to the car itself."​

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"That's the first time he had started from the front row in a Grand Prix, having done so in Canada earlier this year."​

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"How you can crash into a wall without it being there in the first place is beyond me!"​

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"Excuse me while I interrupt myself"​

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"And the first five places are filled by five different cars."​

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A selection of social media messages from motorsport personalities commenting on the sad news today:

https://twitter.com/x/status/1370796795165573124

https://twitter.com/x/status/1370798337662799874

All at RaceDepartment offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Murray Walker, who is survived by wife of 60 years, Elisabeth.

 

[Paul Glover]

 

[Doug46]

In My book he made f1 come alive he simply had the voice the knowledge and the right attitude , he was the best in the business sad day ,RIP Murray , we will all miss you, thanks for making my F1 days exciting and well worth watching.

 

[Paul Jeffrey]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1370806274934276097

Awesome, first time I've seen that - that clip alone shows how damn good he was.

 

[Medilloni]

Wonderful guy, had an amazing life, and gave so much to so many of us petrol heads. A proper character, knew his stuff, took his gaffs on the chin. What a legend, RIP Sir.

 

[Salvatore Sirignano]

Awesome, first time I've seen that - that clip alone shows how damn good he was.

Actually, if you look on page 3...

 

[kart1]

The most iconic and recognizable Color Combination in Motorsport (think Gulf Oil)
IMHO the latest McLarens are by far the most beautiful Cars on the Grid- but to each his own opinion

Yes but iconic gulf > Porsche, for me iconic Mclaren > Marlboro MP4