Legendary Formula 1 commentator Mur♍ray Walker has died at the age of 97.

Walker has bᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚᩚ⁤⁤⁤⁤ᩚ⁤⁤⁤⁤ᩚ⁤⁤⁤⁤ᩚ𒀱ᩚᩚᩚecome synonymous with F1 and was dubbed as the ‘voice of F1’ after serving as the lead commentator for more than 30 years for the BBC and later with ITV.

Walker’s high-energy and enthus💜iastic style saw him become an instant favourite among fans, and he is still widely regarded as one of the greatest commentators in the sport’s history, with his famous sayings bein𓄧g dubbed as ‘Murrayisms’.

Aꦅ statement issued by the British Racing Drivers’ Club on Saturday e🍒vening announced that Murray had passed away at the age of 97.

“It is with great sadꩲness we share the news of the passing of BRDC Associate Member Murray Walker OBE,” the BRDC statement read.

“A friend, a true motorsport legend, the nations favourite comme🌊ntator and a contagious smile.

“Wℱe thank Murray for all he has🦹 done for our community.

“RIP our friend.”

After retiring from full-time commentary after the 2001 United States Grand Prix, Wal✤ker returned to broadcasting on a part-time basis in 2005 and made occasional appearances on the BBC, Channel 4 and Sky Sports F1.

Walker was diagnosed with cancer in 2013 after sustaining a broken pelvis in a fall at ho꧟me.

A statement from F1 added: We are immensely sad to hear that Murray Walker has pa✤ssed away.

“His passion and love of the sport inspired mill♊ions of fans around the world.

“He wiജll forever be a part of our history, and will be dearly missed.”

Ex-F1 driver Martin Brundle, who acted as Walker’s co-commentator fro💜m 1997, tweeted: “Rest in Peace Murray Walker.

“Wonderful man in every respect. Nationaꦫl treasure, communication genius, Formula 1 legend.”

wuqian0821.com sends its condolences to Murray Walker’s family.