Murray Walker was a legendary F1 commentator with countless famous moments in the sport that will be remembered for generations.
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Walker was honored at the Festival of Speed over the weekend. Former world champion Damon Hill summarized in an emotional speech how important Walker was for Formula 1 sport.
Former F1 commentator Murray Walker will be honored at the Festival of Speed
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With teams like McLaren, Williams and Mercedes also, it was time to remember one of the sport’s most iconic voices.
Hill read a speech to the former commentator, who passed away earlier this year. He said: “On March 13th, motorsport lost one of its true icons this year. He was not a driver or rider, not a designer or team owner, but was and remained the voice of his sport almost twenty years after his retirement.
“Maybe Murray Walker, every commentator in sports history, was motorsport. For generations of fans, he was best known for Formula 1, but he was so much more too. From scrambling to rallycross, from the Isle of Man to Le Mans and from Bran’s Hatch to Bathhurst. For seven decades he commented on all forms of motorsport in all corners of the world. “
“Everyone remembers the murraryisms, those mouth-to-mouth moments loved by TV compilations, but focusing on the admittedly common mistakes was his unseen professionalism.”
“His attraction was to combine meticulous preparation and research with a pure love of sport. He was quite simply in love with motorsport, admired its stars and loved its speed, excitement and power. By expressing this passion with boundless enthusiasm and almost childlike joy, he made others fall in love with her too. “
“We remember him today in the most appropriate way by listening to his incomparable voice. Thank you, Murray, there will never be another like you, ”Hill concluded.
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Lewis Hamilton tells a touching story about Walker
The seven-time world champion took to Instagram to pay tribute to the famous commentator. Hamilton even shares how much he fell in love with the sport just because of Walker’s influence.
He wrote: “It is so sad to hear of Murray’s death. I remember growing up hearing your voice about the races. You made the sport so much more exciting and engaging.
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Formula 1 F1 – Azerbaijan Grand Prix – Baku City Circuit, Baku, Azerbaijan – June 5, 2021 Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton reacts after qualifying on the second place pool via REUTERS / Maxim Shemetov
“The iconic voice of our sport and a great man, thank you for all you have done, you will never forget. Rest in peace, ”he concluded.
Walker influenced millions while watching Formula 1 racing. What was your favorite former commentator moment? Let us know in the comments below.
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