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Hamilton pays tribute to Walker, ‘iconic voice of F1'

Lewis Hamilton has paid his respect to Murray Walker, recalling the 'iconic voice of our sport' and a 'great man'. Walker, the excitable – and at times gaff-riddled – commentator who was the voice of the sport for generations, died on Saturday at the age of 97. Like many Formula 1 fans, or drivers, of a certain age, Walker was the voice that brought us the Formula 1 action. From ‘there's nothing wrong with the car except that it's on fire' to ‘excuse me while I interrupt myself', he was as loved for his Formula 1 knowledge as he was for those gaffs. 'So sad to hear of Murray’s passing,' Hamilton said. 'I remember growing up hearing your voice over the races. You...
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