Murray Walker

Graeme Murray Walker is a Formula One (F1) motorsport commentator, broadcasting since 1948 and he has been voted by his peers in a survey as the “Greatest Commentator of all time”.

Murray was quoted, “It is a huge honour to be recognised as the World’s best commentator, particularly against so many sporting greats! I love what I do, I’m a car fanatic and each morning I wake up with a smile on my face, whether I’m commentating on the F1 or at Silver Hatch race track in Roary the Racing Car.”

For most of his career Graeme Murray 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.

The legend is famous for his distinctive, enthusiastic commentary style.

The 86 year old however has retired since 2001, and his last race commentary was the United States Grand Prix.

Murray’s Moments

Some of Murray Walker’s best bits during his time with ITV from 1997 – 2000. His comments on Alesi when he runs out of fuel are pure comedy

Graeme Murray however did make an exception and came out of retirement this year, to present for the BBC Sports website, and commenting on a children’s programme, Roary the Racing Car.

BBC Sports voice of football John Motson was voted the second best commentator of all time. The tennis legend now turn commentator John McEnroe is third in the survey.