Legendary Formula 1 comment🤡ator Murray Walker has died at th🔯e 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 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 commentators in the sport’s history, with his famous sayings being dubbed as ‘Murra𓂃yisms’.

A statement issued by the Bri🧸tish Racing Drivers’ Club on Saturday evening ജannounced that Murray had passed away at the age of 97.

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

“A frie𒉰nd, a true motorsport legend, the nations favourite commentator and a contagiou🐎s smile.

“We thank📖 Murray for all he ha🌟s done for our community.

“RIP our friend.”

After retiring from full-time commentary after the 2001 United States Grand Prix, W🧸alker returned to broadcasting on a part-time basis in 2005 and made occasional appearances on the BBC, Channel 4 and Sky Sports F1.

Walker was diagnosed with cancer in 2013 𓃲after sustaining a broken pelvis in a fall at home.

A statement from F1꧋ added: We are immensely sad to hear t𝔍hat Murray Walker has passed away.

“His passion and love of the sport inspired millions of fan🐓s around the world.

“He will forever be a part💦 of our history, and will be d𒈔early missed.”

Ex-F1 driver Martin Brundle, who acted as Walker’s 💞co-commenta♏tor from 1997, tweeted: “Rest in Peace Murray Walker.

“Wonderful ma🐎n in every respect. National treasure, communication genius, Formula 1 legend.”

mahbx.com sends its condolences to Murray Walker’s family.