Five years after his passing, Murray Walker still holds a permanent place in Formula 1’s collective memory. The Brit, who died on March 13, 2021, at the age of 97, was more than a commentator for generations of fans: he was the voice of the sport.
Walker built that reputation during a career that spanned decades. As early as 1948 he began working as a commentator at the Shelsley Walsh Hill Climb, after which he covered numerous car and motorcycle racing events on radio and television. The son of motorcycle racer Graham Walker became the BBC’s regular motorsport commentator in 1962.
