Legendary Formula 1 commentator Murray Walker has died at the age of 97𝄹.

Walker has become synonymous with F1 and was dubbed as the ‘voice of F1’ after serving as the lead commentator for more than 30 years&n꧂𝄹bsp;for the BBC and later with ITV.

Walker’s high-energy and enthusiastic style saw him become an instant favourite among fans, and he is still widely regarded as one of the greatest comme꧑ntators in the sport’s history, with his famous sayings being dubbed as ‘Murrayisms’.

A statement issued by the British Racing Drivers’ Club on Saturday evening announced that Murray had ♎passed away at the agꦍe of 97.

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

“A friend, a true motorsport lege✨nd, the nationsꦑ favourite commentator and a contagious smile.

“We thank Murra♏y for all he has done for our community.

“RIP our friend.”

After retiring f❀rom full-time commentary after the 2001 United States Grand Prix, Walker returned to broadcasting on a part-time basis in 2005 and made occas♑ional appearances on the BBC, Channel 4 and Sky Sports F1.

Walker was diagnosed with 🅘cancer in 20🉐13 after sustaining a broken pelvis in a fall at home.

A statement from F1 added: We are immensely sad to hear that Murr♉ay Walker has passed away.

“His passion and love o🍌f the sport inspired m♕illions of fans around the world.

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

Ex-F1 driver Martin Brundle, who acted as Walker’s co-commentator from 1997, tweeted: “Rest in Peace Murray W🐲alker.

“W𝄹ond🌸erful man in every respect. National treasure, communication genius, Formula 1 legend.”

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