
(known as Murray Walker; born 10 October 1923, Hall Green
, Birmingham
, England
) is a former Formula One
(F1) motorsport commentator
. For most of his career he worked for the BBC
, but when it lost the contract for F1 coverage to the company ITV
, Walker continued his commentating after the change of broadcaster.
He has a distinctive, enthusiastic commentary style. Since 1978, British television commentary of the Formula 1 seasons has been used by other broadcasters right around the world, including Australia and Japan.
I was often in the pit lane the noise was indescribable and I've no doubt that is why my hearing was affected.
Motor racing can never be totally safe and it never should be in my opinion. But thank God it's a lot safer now.
I don't make mistakes. I make prophecies that immediately turn out to be wrong.
We all make mistakes, but when I made mistakes there was no filter between me and the consumer.
I'm a frustrated driver. I would love to be out on the track instead of them. I look at them with envy.
I wouldn't want to stop making those gaffes, even if I could. People realise I am flesh and blood. I am not sensitive about it. It's just my enthusiasm. I want to say so much more than I have time for.