Walker turned the voice of Method One and motorsport on the whole for UK audiences throughout a distinguished profession of greater than 50 years the place his unbridled enthusiasm and apparent love of the game received him legions of followers. 

He was born in Birmingham on October 10 1923 and served throughout World Struggle Two after graduating from the Royal Army School at Sandhurst. 

Working for the BBC and ITV, his unmistakable voice turned the important accompaniment to Method One protection on TV. Already a well-known and standard broadcasting determine, he was put in because the BBC’s full-time F1 commentator from 1978 after James Hunt’s 1976 championship win, commentated on by Walker, elevated the recognition of the game. Murray Walker lined his remaining race in 2001 when he retired following that 12 months’s United States Grand Prix.

A press release from the British Racing Driver’s Membership mentioned: “It is with nice disappointment we share the information of the passing of BRDC affiliate member Murray Walker OBE.

“A pal, a real motorsport legend, the nation’s favorite commentator and a contagious smile.

“We thank Murray for all he has accomplished for our neighborhood. RIP our pal.”

The official F1 Twitter account tweeted: “We’re immensely unhappy to listen to that Murray Walker has handed away. His ardour and love of the game impressed tens of millions of followers all over the world. He’ll endlessly be part of our historical past, and shall be dearly missed.”

Martin Brundle, usually Walker’s co-commentator in the direction of the top of his profession, wrote: “Relaxation In Peace, Murray Walker. Great man in each respect. Nationwide treasure, communication genius, Method One legend.”