Subotnju večer obilježila je tužna vijest iz Ujedinjenog Kraljevstva. Preminuo je Murray Walker, legendarni britanski komentator F1 utrka.
Graeme Murray Walker rođen je 10. listopada 1923. godine u Birminghamu. Veteran je 2. Svjetskog rata, bio je istaknuti motociklist, a njegova karijera komentatora utrka započela je 1948. godine.
Taj komentatorski segment njegove karijere ostat će naviše upamćen po prijenosima utrka Formule 1, a postao je komentator BBC-a 1978. Karakterizirao ga je strastveni i uzbudljivi način komentiranja te je bio izuzetno voljen među fanovima sporta, ali i samim sportašima.
“It was never work to Murray, it was never just commentating, it was simply telling the world about something he loved.”
Murray Walker remembered… pic.twitter.com/ZqEJa9Hfl9
— Formula 1 (@F1) March 13, 2021
Neki od njegovih legendarnih komentara ostaju zabilježeni kao Murrayizmi, a posljednja F1 utrka koju je komentirao bila je Velika nagrada SAD-a 2001. godine.
Walker je preminuo 13. ožujka 2021. godine. Vrlo brzo uslijedile su vrlo dirljive oproštajne poruke.
Very sad to learn that Murray Walker has passed away. @F1 Grand Prix commentator for over 25 years for the BBC and ITV, notably with James Hunt, he was the voice of Formula 1. All the @FIA family pays tribute to him. My thoughts are with his loved ones. pic.twitter.com/NtD178U8HF
— Jean Todt (@JeanTodt) March 13, 2021
Like millions of F1 fans, all of us at McLaren are deeply saddened by the news that Murray Walker has passed away.
He brought our sport to generations by sharing his passion and knowledge with humour and humility. Our thoughts are with all who had the fortune to know him. pic.twitter.com/0NBS1KWxpE
— McLaren (@McLarenF1) March 13, 2021
We are truly saddened to hear of Murray Walker’s passing.
Murray was the voice of @F1 for so many, and provided unforgettable commentary on many of this team’s most iconic moments. His passion for the sport was infectious, and never failed to make people smile. pic.twitter.com/YjN8nfSuia
— Williams Racing (@WilliamsRacing) March 13, 2021
God’s Speed Murray and thanks for so much. The Legend will never die. #Murray #F1 pic.twitter.com/s3HBqeoYLz
— Damon Hill (@HillF1) March 13, 2021
Rest in Peace Murray Walker. Wonderful man in every respect. National treasure, communication genius, Formula One legend.
— Martin Brundle 💙 (@MBrundleF1) March 13, 2021
He was the voice of @F1 to millions and his love, passion and positivity for our sport were unmatched.
You will be truly missed, Murray Walker ❤️ pic.twitter.com/mXVDID6GdS
— Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team (@MercedesAMGF1) March 13, 2021
Tonight we pay tribute to the voice of F1, the legendary Murray Walker, who brought joy to so many of us.
Rest in peace, Murray. May you once again tussle for the mic with James Hunt. May your Murrayisms entertain all for ever more. pic.twitter.com/FjKyuOALV1
— Alpine F1 Team (@AlpineF1Team) March 13, 2021
When we talk about legends in F1, Murray Walker is one of the few to earn the status outside of the cockpit. He was a master of his trade and will always be the voice of F1. Rest in peace, Murray. pic.twitter.com/CgeL0O8zUq
— Aston Martin Cognizant F1 Team (@AstonMartinF1) March 13, 2021
So sad to hear of Murray’s passing. I remember growing up hearing your voice over the races. You made the sport so much more exciting and captivating. The iconic voice of our sport and a great man, thank you for all you did, you will never be forgotten. Rest in peace🙏🏾
— Lewis Hamilton (@LewisHamilton) March 13, 2021
