Murray Walker, the voice that defined and shaped Formula 1 for generations, has passed away aged 97.
Murray became the soundtrack of Formula 1, whilst also fashioning the sport in to what it is today, having started commentating on motorsport in the late 1940s Walker grew organically alongside the sport as it gained popularity.
His unmistakable voice nurtured a generation of motorsport lovers, always projecting a feeling of enthusiasm making even the most boring of races seem like unmissable events.
Not only did Murray command a tank in the midst of the Second World War, he also commanded the commentary box throughout the highs and the lows, leaving the F1 world with some iconic 'Murrayisms', most notably his words after Damon Hill's 1996 championship winning drive, "I've got to stop because I've got a lump in my throat".
Murray Walker will forever remain a Formula 1 icon, etched in the history books and in the hearts and minds of millions of F1 fans.
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