Formula 1 world shocked at death of Murray Walker

The news of Murray Walker's passing is going through the Formula One world like a shockwave. Many people are paying their respects and stressing how important the iconic motorsport commentator was.

Walker died Saturday at the age of 97. He was known for his enthusiastic reporting style, and was a Formula 1 commentator for 23 years. He was also loved by drivers, especially because he usually left criticism of the drivers to his co-commentators.

Below an overview of the reactions to the sad news.

I'm deeply saddened by the loss of Murray Walker.

— Mika Häkkinen (@F1MikaHakkinen) 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

This is sad news, Murray Walker was an F1 icon, a true legend who’s passion and enthusiasm will be hugely missed by so many people. Never heard a bad word against him, a true gentleman. #RIPMurraryWalker #f1 #voiceofF1 pic.twitter.com/HtEU7SmnMP

— David Brabham (@brabsracer) March 13, 2021

The voice of Formula 1 ♥️ Murray Walker pic.twitter.com/uXWxMNpQtj

— Honda Racing F1 (@HondaRacingF1) March 13, 2021

"Lucky is the word: my work has taken me round the world umpteen times to countries I would never otherwise have visited, and I have rubbed shoulders with some outstanding people.

"I have been incredibly, gigantically lucky."

- Murray Walker, 1923-2021https://t.co/ZWCixmsAmw

— Formula 1 (@F1) 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

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

This is one of my favourites from Murray. Coulthard engine failure and then Schumacher overtakes Hakkinen to go from third to 1st and Murray is so excited he can barely say Schumacher's name https://t.co/slSzf2hoAp

— Nate Saunders (@natesaundersF1) March 13, 2021