I was standing outside of the main gate at Silverstone after a F1 GP race had ended. I saw someone pointing inside a BMW car, stuck in the traffic, I walked over and saw it was Murray. I put me F1 guide into the sunroof, he pulled out a pen from his pocket and signed the first page. He asked me, if I had, a good time and said what a good race it had been. We chatted for about 5 mins, I thanked him and he drove off. A true gentleman, who had time for everyone.
I think the thing to take from that is that as a fan in a privileged position as he held, that he wanted us all to enjoy the racing as much as he did and I don't think I would 'endure' watching F1 as much now with many of the silly rules if it had not been for how much I enjoyed it as a kid and Murray was a huge part of that
@@lukemallory7832 Hi Luke, I would say it must have been, I think it was 1992 and a black BMW, the funny thing was, I tripped on the grass, has I walked up to the car, I climbed up the side of the BMW and just put the guide through the sunroof for Murray to sign. When I got back to my friends, they could not stop laughing, after about 5 min one of them said the chap in the car behind Murray saw me climbing up the side of the BMW , he then lent over and locked all his car doors ( due to some nutter trying to get in the sunroof of the car in front)? In the chat I had with Murray, I told he about a new pit board I had invented. He encourage me to take it further. I now supply and number of F1 ,BSB, Moto GP. .BTCC team,. and driver like Lewis, Sed, Mark Web, Jenson, have or are still using the boards today.
@@lukemallory7832 Hi Luke Thanks for the comment. I have meet so many super gentlemen and women, It has been a honour to be involved in the sport.. Some of my heroes, I have meet, ie:- John Surtees, Ken Tyrrell. Jackie Stewart, Lewis Hamilton and many of the World/British, TT super bike riders, over the passed 30 years. Some of their son,s are now racing and using my pit boards. Like, Taz and Taylor Mackenzie. The simple idea of the board, is the light shines through the numbers.
I always see it as Ratzenberger, Senna, Lauda, Bianchi, Hunt, etc. are racing in a giant track and Murray is commentating on them all and enjoying himself.
Murray is reffeered to as the master of F1 commentery. The reality is he was the master of motorsport commentry I saw him cover F3, F3000, BTCC and Rallycross too and he was excellent in all formulas
"Learning from Murray was like having Pele showing you how to kick a ball." Perfect analogy Martin, and rest easy Murray, no one will ever forget you. 😥❤🙏
I've always admired Martin's thoughtful and precise manner of speaking and it's no different here speaking about the loss of a friend... Perfectly judged
He’s such a great person. You got it spot on. The fact Alex Brundle is similar in so many ways is a testament to his parenting as well. I think we can be happy to say Martin is a legend in the same league as Murray.
Tonight Murray there’s many people who have to stop as they have a lump in there throats,you really were an exceptional commentator and person and you gave a child a love of motorsport which will remain with me forever,it was a privilege to listen to you. Rest in peace Murray
Thanks for that Paul, what a lovely comment, couldn’t have summed it up better myself (typing this with a lump in my throat and a tear or two in my eye)
I had the privilege of meeting Murray at a book signing for his autobiography in 2002 at a bookshop where my wife was working. Had a cup of tea & a chat with him “backstage”, lovely man, we spent loads of time chatting about motorbikes. He signed my book ( which I still have), with the words Go! Go! Go! R.I.P Murray.
Totally ... With all respect to the current commentator crew who do a fine job, it was an irreplaceable loss for the sport when Murray stepped down. I'll never forget the commentary on when Damon Hill won his championship ".... and i've got to stop as i've got a lump in my throat" .... yes Murray .... today ... we all have .... we miss you!! Rest in Peace
I can picture and hear in my head, Murray commentating on Senna, Fangio, Ascari, Hill, Clark, Moss and the rest of the greats racing around on the great f1 track in the sky, Thank you again Mr Walker
Murray Walker was so much more than F1, through the 50's and 60's he was the voice of motorcycle sport, from the TT to the Saturday afternoon Grandstand scrambles, there will never be another like him.
I worked at McLaren for 3 years in Woking. I met racing drivers and worked with Ron Dennis as well as seeing celebrities tour the factory when their cars were being built... But I was never as star struck as when Murray came over to talk. What enthusiasm and just the nicest bloke. Delighted that his legacy lives on.
Murray represents everything I loved about motor racing when I first became an enthusiast in the late 1980s. Martin took over Murray's commentating mantle beautifully and is second only to Murray as the greatest, English-speaking commentator ever (imo). The best partnership though was Murray and James. That was just pure perfect energy and balance between those two. Murray's one of the last of a priceless breed. It's a cliche but so apt with Murray....."they won't make 'em like that again".
Martin once said Murray was like a Father to him. This must have been a tough interview. Respect. God Bless you Murray 🏍you brought our beloved sport to life🏎👍
My first experience of motor racing was when, at the age of 13,I was invited by a school friend to go to The Race of Champions F1 race at Brands Hatch in 1967 with him and his father and I have followed Formula One since that time. Murray Walker was the voice of motor racing through my life since that time and hearing of the passing of this great man is like loosing a member of my family. God bless you for all the memories I have of you and for the joy you brought to so many others, RIP Murray.
My Dad and I didn't have many things in common, but what we did have was Formula 1 and Motorsports. Murray Walker was the voice of my youth, keeping my Dad and I gripped to the action. My Dad sadly past away a few years ago at 59, I'd like to think there is another world where the Legends of Formula 1 still race and that my Dad is watching. And I hope Murray Walker will now be there leading the commentary. RIP Murray. And I miss you Dad.
His 'Murray-isms' only drew more affection (since his knowledge & passion were so self-evident)... and so it just added another level of humour to race day. :)) I remember one time he commentated on a replay as if it was happening live.. and Martin just told him... 'That's a replay Murray' ....and my friends & I would always laugh about that...
His Murrayisms made him seem so human. There is a knack to it. Other commentators in sport make silly errors often, but they irritate me more than Murray ever did. I think it's because of Murray's sheer enthusiasm and excitement was just infectious. Many other commentators seem robotic or dull, so their errors become an annoyance. Not so with Murray, who engrossed himself with the event, which made his Murrayisms iconic in a good way.
just spoke to my dad, Murray is such a legend my dad even said “we” grew up with him, him watching from the 70’s and myself from the 90’s. unforgettable voice.
I have to say I’m certainly not Martin Brundle biggest fan by means but I have to say I fully respect him for paying such a lovely tribute to quite possibly the greatest sporting commentator the world will ever see R.I.P Sir Murray
A great commentator. His voice helped me fall in love with F1. Such energy and conviction is in short supply. Thanks to him for enriching our entertainment. My thoughts are with his family.
Exactly he felt like one of us. Like a kid at a candy store just excited to see these cars going around the track. We never had someone that excited in f1 since him.
His voice and passion was as important as the racing. Unscripted and said what he thought in a bygone age when the racing was exciting and unpredictable.
@@setokaiba2351 I’d say Martin Brundle is up there. I didn’t quite like Jonathan Legend for the BBC. Brundle is superb if not a wee bit biased these days now with LH and Mercedes dominating. Though when it comes to it I enjoy his commentary and in-depth knowledge about the sport. Knowing Martin, he is constantly learning more and more about the sport to break down barriers and pass on the knowledge conveyed in such a way for any layman to understand.
To me, he was THE undisputed voice of Formula One, when I first tuned in at the end of the 90's with Hakkinen/Coulthard Vs Schumacher/Irvine and when teams such as Jordan, Minardi, Tyrrell and Arrows were still around etc, Murray Walker was the 1st voice I ever heard when tuning into Formula 1, he was excited for every single race that he commentated on no matter the occasion and he made the absolute most of each race whether exciting or boring he defined the races, the commentators these days for example David Croft are severely lacking in providing exciting commentary that not only sounds robotic however at the best of times can make you fall asleep. In words that can only be appropriate for who in my opinion was the best commentator of all time for Formula One we can proudly say.. For one last time and it's GO GO GO!! RIP Murray Walker, you can now go have a long overdue catch up with the late James Hunt.
I loved his commentary as a little kid watching F1 on BBC Television. Farewell to a true gentleman and real hero. I will miss him dearly and wish his family and relatives strength and love for the coming period.
Dear Mr. Walker, I thank you for the life you lived, the passion you embodied, the lessons you subtly taught us all at one stage or another, during our shared infatuation with the greatest sport on the planet . . Formula 1. F1 has been and could only be F1 because of your humble, larger-than-life existence within it. I will always appreciate and forever remember the Great Sir Murray Walker! "Don't be afraid of death; be rather afraid of an unlived life. You don't have to live forever . . . You just have to have lived!" --- : William Shakespear :--- R.I.P Respect, Johnny
F1 would not be where it is today if it was not for murry walker true gentleman and legend the voice of f1 should have been sir murry walker rip my friend
I still hear his voice at the beginning of each race from when I first watched F1 over 20 yrs ago as a child - GO! GO! GO! - it will never go away. RIP Murray!!! Never forgotten!!!
I totally agree he should have the title of Sir. As Martin said we grew up with Murray Walker as the F1 voice, with drives coming and going. Very sad news
Somewhere up there is a grid full the worlds best ex drivers, in the most iconic cars from history, blasting around heaven with Murray Walker and Mike Raymond doing the commentary.
Martin, you did more than just share a part of his life, you and Murray were, in my opinion, the best sports commentary duos of all time. Murray with his infectious enthusiasm and you with your level headed insight. I hope you continue to commentate alongside Crofty for many years to come. Farewell Murray and thanks for the fantastic memories.
An absolute legend. I'm sure Murray will be commentating on a race "upstairs" with all the legends who are no longer with us. Rest in peace, you will never be forgotten. 😭
Watching this again recently - I think this might be one of the most lovely tributes I've ever heard given after the death of someone. Given with such genuine warmth of someone who clearly really knew him. It speaks volumes of Martin that he took the time to visit Old Murray in a care home. His comment about Murray not wanting to bore Martin with his ailments, but even at that point, wanting to chat about this passion with his old mate is just such a lovely memory. And Martin's simple reference that he's "gone up to heaven" - made me tear up a bit. Martin doesn't strike me as the sentimental type, so the child-like (in a good way) simplicity of that thought was incredibly powerful.
i was watching the 1987 British gp today on Sky and was wondering how he was doing. this has come as a complete Shock. This Man is More of a Legend than Hamilton ever will be
I was watching that classic race and wondered about him as well. Such a shame because for me he was always the voice of the sport and will forever be missed.
The fact no one has anything bad to say about him speaks beyond words. The fact he's been "off the scene" for so long but still be *that* respected is incredible. He will be thoroughly, thoroughly missed.
Murray Walker what a bloke.... What a life.... I had soo much respect for him.... When I was racing sidecars I was interviewed by him at Cadwell Park......mind you first thing I think of when I hear his name... "opal fruits made to make ya mouth water"...... Motor sport is missing a star.... R. I. P Mr Walker
He was the voice of F1 so well and for so long, I heard a good 30 yrs of his enthusiasm and style. He was as Big in F1 as any driver ever managed R.I.P. Murray Walker your legend will never die.
Omg....and its go go go! My childhood is summed up with Murray's commentary. James Hunt and Murray was just the best ever collaboration. Very sad but great memories! Rip Murray!
Thank you Martin. A lovely tribute to a special man. I met Murray at one of his book signings and in person he was just how you would expect him to be. Thanks for all the wonderful memories Murray.
Vale Murray. I remember Murray commentating on an F1 car with a great plume of smoke coming out of it as having "electrical problems" and Martin replying "yes Murray, I think a conrod just went through the alternator". Thanks for the memories.
..I seem to have grown up with his voice on the soundtrack. I remember him commentating on the TV motorcycle scrambling, in the days of Dave Bickers and Jeff Smith..it just seemed like the perfect voice for it! R.I.P.
What an absolute legend of motorsport and broadcasting . Even through all his mistakes us F1 fans still loved Murray for his enthusiam . My thoughts are with his family and friends at this sad time.
Best commentator for motorsport ever !! So enthusiastic and spontaneous ! Indeed sounding very often like someone whose trousers are on fire, but he could not stop himself and expressed his love for the motorsport a 100 % and was very immersive !! I adored his style, even as a Belgian watcher !!!
Must have been hard for Martin to do this. Respect.
You could hear it in this voice
Massive respect to Martin. You can definitely hear the upset in his voice...
I think Murray would be happy that you are taking over his mental Martin 💜
RIP Murray Walker 🙏🏼🥲
It was hard to watch tbh, (and I don’t mean that in a bad way).
@@frazerguest2864 ikr, this man has commentated with murray for such a long time.
One of the biggest travesties is that Murray was never made a Sir. He more than deserved it!
Sir Lewis needs to have a word wit Liz.
I think he refused a knighthood because he felt like he didn't deserve it
you're so right
Instead Hamilton got it.
@@weesky2000 yes, the Prince of woke!
I was standing outside of the main gate at Silverstone after a F1 GP race had ended. I saw someone pointing inside a BMW car, stuck in the traffic, I walked over and saw it was Murray. I put me F1 guide into the sunroof, he pulled out a pen from his pocket and signed the first page. He asked me, if I had, a good time and said what a good race it had been. We chatted for about 5 mins, I thanked him and he drove off. A true gentleman, who had time for everyone.
Lovely story and memories.
I think the thing to take from that is that as a fan in a privileged position as he held, that he wanted us all to enjoy the racing as much as he did and I don't think I would 'endure' watching F1 as much now with many of the silly rules if it had not been for how much I enjoyed it as a kid and Murray was a huge part of that
@@lukemallory7832 Hi Luke,
I would say it must have been, I think it was 1992 and a black BMW, the funny thing was, I tripped on the grass, has I walked up to the car, I climbed up the side of the BMW and just put the guide through the sunroof for Murray to sign. When I got back to my friends, they could not stop laughing, after about 5 min one of them said the chap in the car behind Murray saw me climbing up the side of the BMW , he then lent over and locked all his car doors ( due to some nutter trying to get in the sunroof of the car in front)? In the chat I had with Murray, I told he about a new pit board I had invented. He encourage me to take it further. I now supply and number of F1 ,BSB, Moto GP. .BTCC team,. and driver like Lewis, Sed, Mark Web, Jenson, have or are still using the boards today.
@@lukemallory7832 Agreed, well done Steve !
@@lukemallory7832 Hi Luke
Thanks for the comment. I have meet so many super gentlemen and women, It has been a honour to be involved in the sport.. Some of my heroes, I have meet, ie:- John Surtees, Ken Tyrrell. Jackie Stewart, Lewis Hamilton and many of the World/British, TT super bike riders, over the passed 30 years. Some of their son,s are now racing and using my pit boards. Like, Taz and Taylor Mackenzie. The simple idea of the board, is the light shines through the numbers.
Can't believe he never got a Knighthood for the world of Motorsport Sir Murray Walker RIP
From memory I believe he declined the offer because he felt unworthy of it.
Man was so humble he turned it down. Incredible person.
He was a true F1 knight. He didn't needed the other one.
Absolutely unique man. May he rest in peace!
Now he can go tank racing with James Hunt. Murray has the advantage there.
I always see it as Ratzenberger, Senna, Lauda, Bianchi, Hunt, etc. are racing in a giant track and Murray is commentating on them all and enjoying himself.
Driving force 👍 RIP MURRAY
@@SavingTheUndesireables Reggazoni too Lauda's 4 seasons teammate
Murray is reffeered to as the master of F1 commentery. The reality is he was the master of motorsport commentry I saw him cover F3, F3000, BTCC and Rallycross too and he was excellent in all formulas
Clarkson once even let him comment about 30 seconds of snooker, Murray was ab-so-lute-ly INCREDIBLE! The man could comment anything! What a great man!
When a commentator makes the sport more exciting than the participants. Probably the greatest commentator ever.
Perfect comment all except the 1 word......."probably".
"Learning from Murray was like having Pele showing you how to kick a ball." Perfect analogy Martin, and rest easy Murray, no one will ever forget you. 😥❤🙏
Thoughts with his family, he will be and always will be the voice of F1 rest in peace Murray.
Never forget when Damon Hill won the title and Murray said, I have to stop because I have a lump in my throat, RIP sir,
He always did get very excited when a british driver won or did well during a race and we forgave him for his favouritism
I've always admired Martin's thoughtful and precise manner of speaking and it's no different here speaking about the loss of a friend... Perfectly judged
He’s such a great person. You got it spot on. The fact Alex Brundle is similar in so many ways is a testament to his parenting as well. I think we can be happy to say Martin is a legend in the same league as Murray.
The perfect foil to Murray's 'pants on fire' colour commentary. This duo is how I remember F1 as a kid.
Yes you summarised my thoughts on Martin too
It was our privilege to have listened to him
Aw man this is awful news. I remember watching F1 with him commentating in the late 80s and its hard to believe he's gone. Rest in Peace Murray x
Me 2 awful 😢 news 😢
Yes can’t forget his commentary of the Australian GP when Mansell’s tire blew out.
People saying that he deserved a Sir title.
The ones who cared, already called him Sir Murray Walker, he was Formula 1.
This is so sad. He will always be remembered as the voice of Formula 1. Rest in peace, Murray.
Tonight Murray there’s many people who have to stop as they have a lump in there throats,you really were an exceptional commentator and person and you gave a child a love of motorsport which will remain with me forever,it was a privilege to listen to you. Rest in peace Murray
Thanks for that Paul, what a lovely comment, couldn’t have summed it up better myself (typing this with a lump in my throat and a tear or two in my eye)
Hear, hear! True legend. His incredible motorsport enthusiasm will be missed...
I had the privilege of meeting Murray at a book signing for his autobiography in 2002 at a bookshop where my wife was working. Had a cup of tea & a chat with him “backstage”, lovely man, we spent loads of time chatting about motorbikes. He signed my book ( which I still have), with the words Go! Go! Go! R.I.P Murray.
I’m not ashamed to say I’ve got a tear in my eye over this news today.
Same
Rip murray
Same here. It's strange, you don't know someone, they don't know you...yet we feel this way.
Totally ... With all respect to the current commentator crew who do a fine job, it was an irreplaceable loss for the sport when Murray stepped down. I'll never forget the commentary on when Damon Hill won his championship ".... and i've got to stop as i've got a lump in my throat" .... yes Murray .... today ... we all have .... we miss you!!
Rest in Peace
I can picture and hear in my head, Murray commentating on Senna, Fangio, Ascari, Hill, Clark, Moss and the rest of the greats racing around on the great f1 track in the sky, Thank you again Mr Walker
and James Hunt trying to snatch the celestial mic from Murray's fevered clutches.
Bless them all
He was a great guy I was tarmacing out side brands hatch 34 years ago and he came up and spoke to me he had time for everyone r I p Murray
Murray Walker was so much more than F1, through the 50's and 60's he was the voice of motorcycle sport, from the TT to the Saturday afternoon Grandstand scrambles, there will never be another like him.
I worked at McLaren for 3 years in Woking. I met racing drivers and worked with Ron Dennis as well as seeing celebrities tour the factory when their cars were being built... But I was never as star struck as when Murray came over to talk. What enthusiasm and just the nicest bloke. Delighted that his legacy lives on.
Murray represents everything I loved about motor racing when I first became an enthusiast in the late 1980s. Martin took over Murray's commentating mantle beautifully and is second only to Murray as the greatest, English-speaking commentator ever (imo).
The best partnership though was Murray and James. That was just pure perfect energy and balance between those two.
Murray's one of the last of a priceless breed. It's a cliche but so apt with Murray....."they won't make 'em like that again".
Whether he wanted it or not, or felt he deserved it or not, we know he did and he always was and will always be a Sir to me.
The voice, heart and soul of F1. RIP ❤️
He would have loved the 2024 Silverstone race. We miss you Murray!
Martin once said Murray was like a Father to him. This must have been a tough interview. Respect. God Bless you Murray 🏍you brought our beloved sport to life🏎👍
My first experience of motor racing was when, at the age of 13,I was invited by a school friend to go to The Race of Champions F1 race at Brands Hatch in 1967 with him and his father and I have followed Formula One since that time. Murray Walker was the voice of motor racing through my life since that time and hearing of the passing of this great man is like loosing a member of my family. God bless you for all the memories I have of you and for the joy you brought to so many others, RIP Murray.
RIP Murray. Would always look forward to hear his famous 'And its Go, Go, Go!' before every race.
My Dad and I didn't have many things in common, but what we did have was Formula 1 and Motorsports. Murray Walker was the voice of my youth, keeping my Dad and I gripped to the action. My Dad sadly past away a few years ago at 59, I'd like to think there is another world where the Legends of Formula 1 still race and that my Dad is watching. And I hope Murray Walker will now be there leading the commentary. RIP Murray. And I miss you Dad.
His 'Murray-isms' only drew more affection (since his knowledge & passion were so self-evident)... and so it just added another level of humour to race day. :)) I remember one time he commentated on a replay as if it was happening live.. and Martin just told him... 'That's a replay Murray' ....and my friends & I would always laugh about that...
His Murrayisms made him seem so human. There is a knack to it. Other commentators in sport make silly errors often, but they irritate me more than Murray ever did. I think it's because of Murray's sheer enthusiasm and excitement was just infectious. Many other commentators seem robotic or dull, so their errors become an annoyance. Not so with Murray, who engrossed himself with the event, which made his Murrayisms iconic in a good way.
"And look at that!"
The greatest commentator of all time. He was literally F1.
Such a shame, Murray Walker is Formula 1 and always will be.
Rest in peace legend, sadly missed 💙
More 'polished' than the Sky rep can ever dream of being. RIP, Murray. You live on in all of us. Thinking of your family at this time.
Now Martin is the voice of F1 for the younger generation. Ted is a close second.✌️
Oh no. What a loss, love Mr. Walker, the best F1 commentator of all time
Sir Murray, the voice of F1!!
Very nice for him to do. Must have taken a lot to hold in tears. Much respect to Martin
just spoke to my dad, Murray is such a legend my dad even said “we” grew up with him, him watching from the 70’s and myself from the 90’s. unforgettable voice.
RIP - He got me totally hyped as a young boy, watching F1 with me dad.
I had Murray crying on my shoulder after the James Hunt tribute at the Autosport awards 1993 and he was so nice and really emotional..one of a kind
I remember when Murray did an obit for James Hunt, Murray struggled with his emotions, and so did I, I am not ashamed to say I cried.
@@devsedit his emtion was contagious
I have to say I’m certainly not Martin Brundle biggest fan by means but I have to say I fully respect him for paying such a lovely tribute to quite possibly the greatest sporting commentator the world will ever see
R.I.P Sir Murray
Sad news, RIP Murray, is commenting was very special to watching motor racing on TV.
" and its go go go" the sound of my childhood.
I bet murray would have loved this season, imagine him commentating the 2021 season
Knew this would hurt Martin, heartbreaking news... what a legend and props to Martin for this! RIP Mr GO GO GO!
A great commentator. His voice helped me fall in love with F1. Such energy and conviction is in short supply. Thanks to him for enriching our entertainment. My thoughts are with his family.
Exactly he felt like one of us. Like a kid at a candy store just excited to see these cars going around the track. We never had someone that excited in f1 since him.
His voice and passion was as important as the racing. Unscripted and said what he thought in a bygone age when the racing was exciting and unpredictable.
@@setokaiba2351 I’d say Martin Brundle is up there. I didn’t quite like Jonathan Legend for the BBC. Brundle is superb if not a wee bit biased these days now with LH and Mercedes dominating. Though when it comes to it I enjoy his commentary and in-depth knowledge about the sport. Knowing Martin, he is constantly learning more and more about the sport to break down barriers and pass on the knowledge conveyed in such a way for any layman to understand.
Murray’s voice was my childhood every Sunday wonderful memories thank you for that my father and I will miss you x
This is the thing about Murray Walker... everytime you think of him... he put the smile on your face
To me, he was THE undisputed voice of Formula One, when I first tuned in at the end of the 90's with Hakkinen/Coulthard Vs Schumacher/Irvine and when teams such as Jordan, Minardi, Tyrrell and Arrows were still around etc, Murray Walker was the 1st voice I ever heard when tuning into Formula 1, he was excited for every single race that he commentated on no matter the occasion and he made the absolute most of each race whether exciting or boring he defined the races, the commentators these days for example David Croft are severely lacking in providing exciting commentary that not only sounds robotic however at the best of times can make you fall asleep.
In words that can only be appropriate for who in my opinion was the best commentator of all time for Formula One we can proudly say.. For one last time and it's GO GO GO!! RIP Murray Walker, you can now go have a long overdue catch up with the late James Hunt.
I loved his commentary as a little kid watching F1 on BBC Television. Farewell to a true gentleman and real hero. I will miss him dearly and wish his family and relatives strength and love for the coming period.
Beautiful words from Martin Brundle. Brought a tear to my eye when he talked of Murray commentating the F1 grid in heaven.
I know you were very close to him Martin, thank you for speaking to us about him ..
His enthusiasm was infectious and his voice will live on.....Goodbye to one of the best men in any kind of public eye.
Dear Mr. Walker,
I thank you for the life you lived, the passion you embodied, the lessons you subtly taught us all at one stage or another, during our shared infatuation with the greatest sport on the planet . . Formula 1.
F1 has been and could only be F1 because of your humble, larger-than-life existence within it. I will always appreciate and forever remember the Great Sir Murray Walker!
"Don't be afraid of death; be rather afraid of an unlived life. You don't have to live forever . . . You just have to have lived!"
--- : William Shakespear :---
R.I.P
Respect,
Johnny
Murray Walker, the definition of a legend. RIP and thanks for the memories!!
F1 would not be where it is today if it was not for murry walker true gentleman and legend the voice of f1 should have been sir murry walker rip my friend
RIP Murry Walker I have no doubt you will be looking down on every single race....it was a privilege to listen to you.
Must be an honor to be called the best commentator he ever worked with. RIP Murray Walker
I still hear his voice at the beginning of each race from when I first watched F1 over 20 yrs ago as a child - GO! GO! GO! - it will never go away. RIP Murray!!! Never forgotten!!!
I totally agree he should have the title of Sir. As Martin said we grew up with Murray Walker as the F1 voice, with drives coming and going. Very sad news
RIP Murray. So much passion and energy for F1 and was universally loved by all in the paddock.
Somewhere up there is a grid full the worlds best ex drivers, in the most iconic cars from history, blasting around heaven with Murray Walker and Mike Raymond doing the commentary.
I think we all have a lump in our throats. 😭
Martin, you did more than just share a part of his life, you and Murray were, in my opinion, the best sports commentary duos of all time. Murray with his infectious enthusiasm and you with your level headed insight. I hope you continue to commentate alongside Crofty for many years to come. Farewell Murray and thanks for the fantastic memories.
GOD bless you Martin ….
Murray's love of sport was so evident. It was returned by the sport and the fans. RIP
And the car upside down is a Toyota!!
Genuine legend, rest in peace Sir Murray.
That's one of the best comments he made for the time he did the British Touring Car Championship one of my favourite phrases as well.
An absolute legend. I'm sure Murray will be commentating on a race "upstairs" with all the legends who are no longer with us. Rest in peace, you will never be forgotten. 😭
Gutted, what a lovely man he was, the first voice most of heard when we got into F1. RIP
He is a Sir in our eyes regardless of not getting a knighthood. Rest In Peace Sir Murray Walker.
Watching this again recently - I think this might be one of the most lovely tributes I've ever heard given after the death of someone. Given with such genuine warmth of someone who clearly really knew him. It speaks volumes of Martin that he took the time to visit Old Murray in a care home. His comment about Murray not wanting to bore Martin with his ailments, but even at that point, wanting to chat about this passion with his old mate is just such a lovely memory. And Martin's simple reference that he's "gone up to heaven" - made me tear up a bit. Martin doesn't strike me as the sentimental type, so the child-like (in a good way) simplicity of that thought was incredibly powerful.
i was watching the 1987 British gp today on Sky and was wondering how he was doing. this has come as a complete Shock.
This Man is More of a Legend than Hamilton ever will be
I was watching that classic race and wondered about him as well. Such a shame because for me he was always the voice of the sport and will forever be missed.
What has Hamilton even got to do with any of this?
@@mu9617 ikr. Murray is a legend but is there any need to bring up Hamilton
Was watching that today as well, him at the top of the cherry picker
Why are you mentioning Hamilton? No need to cry even more than you already are now
Thank you Murray for being brilliant
He lived a long, full and successful live, thanks for the memories Murray, rest in peace.
The fact no one has anything bad to say about him speaks beyond words. The fact he's been "off the scene" for so long but still be *that* respected is incredible. He will be thoroughly, thoroughly missed.
Gigantic commentator forever.
I loved listening to him commentating F1. RIP Murray Walker 🏁
A true gentleman he will be sadly missed. His F1 commentary was always entertaining RIP mr motor sport.
people talk of world champions i worked in motorsport as a mechanic for 45 yrs he was and is a real champion of all motorsport what a man
A lovely tribute to a lovely man. I know this would have been difficult for you to do this Martin so kudos to you!
Murray Walker what a bloke.... What a life.... I had soo much respect for him.... When I was racing sidecars I was interviewed by him at Cadwell Park......mind you first thing I think of when I hear his name... "opal fruits made to make ya mouth water"...... Motor sport is missing a star.... R. I. P Mr Walker
He was the voice of F1 so well and for so long, I heard a good 30 yrs of his enthusiasm and style. He was as Big in F1 as any driver ever managed R.I.P. Murray Walker your legend will never die.
Just heard the news so sad to loose the original and only voice of f1 RIP MURRAY
One legend speaking about another. RIP Murray
Omg....and its go go go!
My childhood is summed up with Murray's commentary.
James Hunt and Murray was just the best ever collaboration.
Very sad but great memories!
Rip Murray!
The news itself was sad enough but the tributes have me crying. Rest in peace Murray.
Oh my!!! The voice of the F1 classics.
Thank you Martin. A lovely tribute to a special man. I met Murray at one of his book signings and in person he was just how you would expect him to be. Thanks for all the wonderful memories Murray.
Thank you Murray Walker for your passion, your voice was truly the word of love for motor sport. May you rest in peace 🙏
Vale Murray. I remember Murray commentating on an F1 car with a great plume of smoke coming out of it as having "electrical problems" and Martin replying "yes Murray, I think a conrod just went through the alternator". Thanks for the memories.
Murray was the voice of F1...and we'll all miss him dearly. Martin will carry that torch now. Love them both ! RIP Murray.
..I seem to have grown up with his voice on the soundtrack. I remember him commentating on the TV motorcycle scrambling, in the days of Dave Bickers and Jeff Smith..it just seemed like the perfect voice for it! R.I.P.
What an absolute legend of motorsport and broadcasting . Even through all his mistakes us F1 fans still loved Murray for his enthusiam . My thoughts are with his family and friends at this sad time.
The voice of Formula 1. Rest in peace 🙏 Murray Walker.
Thank you Murray for the incredible joy you bought to any sport you commentated on. ❤️
RIP Murray, my favorite commentator ever. Will always remember him for his saying "Anything can happen in formula1 and it usually does".
Best commentator for motorsport ever !! So enthusiastic and spontaneous ! Indeed sounding very often like someone whose trousers are on fire, but he could not stop himself and expressed his love for the motorsport a 100 % and was very immersive !! I adored his style, even as a Belgian watcher !!!
The BEST and irreplaceable in this world! Thank you Murray, particularly for the SENNA days!
RIP Murray Walker Legend Will be sadly missed