MURRAY WALKER: on James Hunt

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  • čas přidán 18. 09. 2013
  • Murray Walker and James Hunt shared the BBC's F1 commentary box for 13 years. In this one off interview, Murray Walker gives us his take on James, the McLaren world champion and renowned Formula One hell raiser!
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Komentáře • 196

  • @mikerafone6055
    @mikerafone6055 Před 3 lety +1214

    Rest in peace Murray. You’ll always be the voice of F1.

    • @SinisterServal
      @SinisterServal Před 3 lety +10

      He was fun to listen to on those Formula 1 PS1 games. Rest In Peace Murray😔

    • @theomercadal7395
      @theomercadal7395 Před 3 lety +5

      @Mike Rafone yes, Rest in peace Murray Walker, and The voice of F1 Will Always Murray Walker !

    • @sampag1904
      @sampag1904 Před 2 lety +1

      I agree

    • @freddythegamer7056
      @freddythegamer7056 Před 2 lety +2

      May Murray and James Rest In Peace 🙏

    • @Isthatyoudermot
      @Isthatyoudermot Před 6 měsíci

      @SinisterServal "You're right there Murray"

  • @97channel
    @97channel Před rokem +93

    "So, if you multiply 13 by 16 by 4, you get... a vey large number.".
    Classic Murray. God rest his soul.

  • @paulf1734
    @paulf1734 Před 3 lety +517

    Famous Murray Walker Quote "There's nothing wrong with the car except it's on fire" RIP Murray...

    • @mattinthemountains
      @mattinthemountains Před 3 lety +1

      In some ways, all cars are on fire while they are driving. So makes sense. That particular car was perhaps more on fire than the car was designed for.

    • @anthonyplaskett64
      @anthonyplaskett64 Před 2 lety +1

      External combustion is never brilliant

  • @bobibest89
    @bobibest89 Před 10 lety +689

    Its hard to believe this man is 90 years old.

    • @jaggass
      @jaggass Před 9 lety +38

      i know he's 91 now. he's aged very well he looks like he's only in his late 60's

    • @Laneykl4lyf
      @Laneykl4lyf Před 7 lety +16

      He's looked exactly the same since at least the 80s lol

    • @RB747domme
      @RB747domme Před 5 lety +18

      VincentTG he's now 94, and looks no different today than when you first commented, all those years ago, when he was just a spring chicken aged 90.
      Seriously dude, I'm 47, and I look older than he does.. Ouch!

    • @jaggass
      @jaggass Před 5 lety +17

      He's 95 in 2 days.

    • @RB747domme
      @RB747domme Před 5 lety +11

      Michael Langley well, an early Happy Birthday Murray Walker!
      I desperately hope his health doesn't fail, because it would be a wonderful thing to see Mary Walker making it to 100.
      To think this man was still commentating on almost the entire F1 season into the 21st century. It's just amazing.
      His great friend, Martin Brundle, would be in tears if Murray made it to 100.

  • @backofthefeild
    @backofthefeild Před 10 lety +271

    832 days he spent with hunt

    • @nilsbreitenstein1592
      @nilsbreitenstein1592 Před 3 lety +43

      No because in Belgium GP he did not show up. 😅

    • @lespaz1197
      @lespaz1197 Před 3 lety +2

      Thank you

    • @lespaz1197
      @lespaz1197 Před 3 lety +2

      @@nilsbreitenstein1592 and you too 🤣

    • @thecarpetman7687
      @thecarpetman7687 Před 3 lety +1

      And didn’t enjoy a single one I’d say...never shared his notes....got to like each other in the end so in other words they couldn’t stand each other.....or rather Murray couldn’t stand hunt

    • @sdsd2e2321
      @sdsd2e2321 Před 3 lety +3

      @@thecarpetman7687 Murray spent days leading up to the grand prix making detailed notes, talking to drivers and engineers. Why should he share his hard work with a guy that shows up 5 minutes before the race starts, no matter how good of a guy James was?

  • @napoleonbonaparte7172
    @napoleonbonaparte7172 Před 3 lety +184

    Favourite 2 lines
    "What is Deletraz doing?"
    "And it's go go go!"

    • @ILTIZIOCHEGIOCA
      @ILTIZIOCHEGIOCA Před 3 lety +8

      "one light, two lights, three lights, four lights, five laps- pause! And its go go go!" or “There is nothing wrong with his car, except that it is on fire!”. We'll always love his "Murrayisms"

    • @ryansheehan9462
      @ryansheehan9462 Před 2 lety +3

      “Unless I’m very much mistaken.......and I AM very much mistaken!”

  • @dickfitzwelliner2807
    @dickfitzwelliner2807 Před 3 lety +305

    The greatest commentator ever

    • @ciemny_awootism
      @ciemny_awootism Před 3 lety +3

      @@clutchedhead3786 his voice is so good i think

    • @formularguments265
      @formularguments265 Před 3 lety +2

      Greatest commentator if any sport. Absolute legend

    • @MarkDaleADV
      @MarkDaleADV Před 3 lety +1

      I assume you're talking about James? I was never a fan of his while he was driving, but when news of his untimely death came through over the radio, I had to stop the car at the side of the road. His honesty was plain, Murray was all PR.

    • @jonnyj.
      @jonnyj. Před 3 lety

      @@clutchedhead3786 And you are fucking deaf. Congratulations fucktard

    • @nigelmurphy6761
      @nigelmurphy6761 Před 2 lety

      absolutely. Can't ever replace him. Sleep well Murray and thanks for the memories [and mistakes!]

  • @placeholder2924
    @placeholder2924 Před 3 lety +122

    I just got this recommended to me. Rest in peace, Murray. You will be missed.

    • @largol33t1
      @largol33t1 Před 3 lety +2

      First Murray Walker, then Sabine Schmitz, the queen of the Nurburgring. As a longtime racing fan, that's a double blow that will take me years to accept. It's still too much to take in. RIP Murray and Sabine.

  • @Macho_Fantastico
    @Macho_Fantastico Před 7 lety +153

    I bet James Hunt could be both amazing and an absolute nightmare to work with. Bless Murray Walker.

  • @ripperevo2011rrchamp
    @ripperevo2011rrchamp Před 3 lety +49

    Now neither of them are with us, R.I.P Murray Walker.

  • @maximilliancunningham6091

    I did technical support for Murray in Montreal a couple of times. What you saw on TV, was exactly what you got in person. No pretense, honest, wonderfull man

  • @TheCymbalProject
    @TheCymbalProject Před 3 lety +11

    Murray Walker is around 90 years old during this interview and he sounds exactly like the the young Murray Walker I've only heard in so many of those early broadcast recordings.
    To be so spry at that age, what a blessing... RIP

  • @spbub
    @spbub Před 3 lety +37

    Together again. RIP Murray and James. Thank you both for the memories.

  • @scottcooper1404
    @scottcooper1404 Před 3 lety +21

    To the MAN who is responsible for me being an F1 fan!!!! Rest In Peace LEGEND!!! 💙🙏🥲

  • @rych7852
    @rych7852 Před 3 lety +26

    "he was a very special chap"
    As were you Murray. As were YOU!
    RIP

  • @Ancovg
    @Ancovg Před 3 lety +16

    We all know why this is recommended. RIP Murray.

  • @lemoi08
    @lemoi08 Před rokem +3

    Murray looking remarkably good for his age here!

  • @DBCooper00x
    @DBCooper00x Před 3 lety +49

    James was a party animal, and if I could swap my life for his today I would, because life's too short for boredom. RIP to you both and thanks.

    • @Mpayne1472
      @Mpayne1472 Před 3 lety +6

      To the point where you couldn’t do your job properly?
      It’s well known that in one practice session he had fallen Asleep in the car

    • @hansquire
      @hansquire Před rokem +1

      @@Mpayne1472 It was because the previous night he went to Niki Lauda's birthday party, Niki was really sleepy that day as well.

    • @Mpayne1472
      @Mpayne1472 Před rokem

      @@hansquire he always was

    • @nvstewart
      @nvstewart Před měsícem

      Ok, so, if you could, you would live the same life as James Hunt and die early. Got it.

  • @glynperrisgp
    @glynperrisgp Před 3 lety +11

    We miss you as much as we miss James Hunt Murray. Two legends of f1 now reunited. Thanks for the memories god bless and rest in peace.

  • @Wayneyb1986
    @Wayneyb1986 Před 3 lety +14

    No matter what he thought of any of the drivers he was always respectful and had a grace about the way he presented himself R.I.P Murray Walker

    • @dembrowi_n_c.5111
      @dembrowi_n_c.5111 Před 3 lety +1

      Are you absolutely sure about that cuz he ripped james a new one in the most graceful yet savage way possible

  • @LinusWeber1997GER
    @LinusWeber1997GER Před 9 lety +35

    Murray Walker might become 92 soon. But he looks like 66 :)

  • @megabutters9144
    @megabutters9144 Před 3 lety +16

    R.I.P Murray, a legend.

  • @Neilarmeweak550
    @Neilarmeweak550 Před 3 lety +16

    I can just imagine Lauda and Hunt battling out up there with Murray commentating.

    • @Jabber-ig3iw
      @Jabber-ig3iw Před 3 lety +1

      This comment deserves more likes.

    • @largol33t1
      @largol33t1 Před 3 lety +2

      And Sabine Schmitz running around them in her BMW while laughing...

    • @jonnyj.
      @jonnyj. Před 3 lety

      @@largol33t1 Um... that definitely wouldn't happen...

  • @Christian6AT
    @Christian6AT Před 3 lety +15

    Coming here now it hits different, what a hero what a legend, rest in peace Murray, you will never be forgotten ♥✊

  • @doubledown1138
    @doubledown1138 Před 2 lety +1

    Legend. And a gent. You will be missed Murray.

  • @callumcc8897
    @callumcc8897 Před 3 lety +8

    Come on Murray! Only 3 more years and you'll be 100. Love you Murray

  • @sohambelge8318
    @sohambelge8318 Před 3 lety +10

    Rip legend

  • @M4NA5
    @M4NA5 Před 3 lety +7

    R.I.P. legend

  • @joeturner8111
    @joeturner8111 Před 3 lety +6

    rest in peace Murray Walker the voice of F1

  • @johnhassan8402
    @johnhassan8402 Před 3 lety +5

    R.I.P Murray

  • @atomicdave1987
    @atomicdave1987 Před 3 lety +3

    Rest in Peace Murray, you'll always be the voice of F1 for me and many others. I wished I could have met you in real life.

  • @elliotttalksf1825
    @elliotttalksf1825 Před 3 lety +3

    RIP Murray. You were such a lovely man. ❤️

  • @fortunaaudacessequitur5628

    The voice of Formula 1. Greetings from Brazil.

  • @SaS-Music
    @SaS-Music Před 2 lety

    I hear Murray talk and I feel comfortable and grounded. I feel that life is how it should be. It’s just a feeling, but it’s a real feeling.

  • @tomthompson7400
    @tomthompson7400 Před 3 lety +2

    Just a true gentleman in the real old school way , he will be sadly missed. RIP Murray Walker.

  • @hishamhilal8332
    @hishamhilal8332 Před 3 lety +3

    Two legends gone but never forgotten
    Rest In Peace

  • @aerorobnz
    @aerorobnz Před 2 lety

    The candle that burns twice as bright burns half as long. James was a legend indeed. He genuinely lived each moment of his life as if it was his last (and in 70s F1 it was likely during racing), you have to admire him for that mindset. Murray was a legend in his own right, but I admire free spirits more.

  • @reeceengineering3560
    @reeceengineering3560 Před 3 lety +9

    1:56 Knowing James its easy to guess where he would really be

    • @Alucard-gt1zf
      @Alucard-gt1zf Před měsícem

      Definitely in bed
      Probably not with a "stomach complaint" unless that was a name of a girl

  • @rebeccablacklaw2171
    @rebeccablacklaw2171 Před 3 lety +1

    R.I.P Murray
    You will always been in our hearts and forever the voice of f1 when ever I think of f1 I remember you
    R.I.P

  • @tar3712
    @tar3712 Před 3 lety +2

    RIP Murray
    We will forever remember you as the voice of F1

  • @robbielawson4828
    @robbielawson4828 Před 3 lety

    I used to love F1, Murray was a big part of that. Motorcycle racing was his real passion, never knew that until I read his autobiography.

  • @williamross2579
    @williamross2579 Před 3 lety +5

    Rest in peace Murray 13/3/2021

  • @shanelawler6
    @shanelawler6 Před 3 lety +9

    Now they both together again

  • @stevenlangdon-griffiths293

    James Hunt was dead when he recorded this interview. He could have said negative comments and there would be nobody to stop him, but no, Murray was kind honest and accurate. God bless him.

  • @martidavia477
    @martidavia477 Před 3 lety +1

    What a great man!!

  • @moodmusicytc
    @moodmusicytc Před 3 lety +4

    Thank you CZcams, a recommendation worth watching :')

  • @Arsenal_4_Life
    @Arsenal_4_Life Před 3 lety +5

    This came in my recommended just after he passed away - sad

  • @ddelaney712
    @ddelaney712 Před 3 lety +1

    Murray Walker. I genuinely hope James is waiting for you at the pearly gates, along with so many others.
    Thank you for so many wonderful years of listening to your voice added to the action.
    I really wish that this time it really is a mistake and we still wake up with the voice of Murray Walker.
    RIP to a true gentleman, fanatic, and a legend. Murray Walker.

  • @justari_483
    @justari_483 Před 3 lety +1

    Rest in peace Murray. Now its go go go with all the other people we've lost

  • @JackPicko91
    @JackPicko91 Před 10 lety +17

    13x16x4 is 832

  • @heliumtrophy
    @heliumtrophy Před 10 lety +2

    This is what I want to know. If anyone has this footage it would be priceless.

  • @lukedanielgalon1596
    @lukedanielgalon1596 Před 3 lety +1

    i like how this reccomended just now.

  • @zenokada2278
    @zenokada2278 Před 3 lety +1

    RIP Murray Walker
    We’ll always remember you

  • @barryotoole6990
    @barryotoole6990 Před 3 lety

    RIP Murray voice of F1 and indeed other motorsport. Gone but not forgotten

  • @user-dt8fi1ee7b
    @user-dt8fi1ee7b Před 3 lety +2

    Rest in peace, Murray. You were the best commentator ever

  • @IrishManJT
    @IrishManJT Před 3 lety

    Fantastic.

  • @briandovey6241
    @briandovey6241 Před 3 lety

    Partying up there with James, Ayrton and a long list of good guys now. Class!😍👍✊

  • @barryh1477
    @barryh1477 Před 3 lety

    Murray Walker was a voice of Formula One they’ll never be another one like him in formula One God press you

  • @deanmantua4651
    @deanmantua4651 Před 3 lety +2

    Rest in peace Murray

  • @rsports7713
    @rsports7713 Před 3 lety

    RIP legend and voice of Formula 1 ❤️❤️

  • @aru4916
    @aru4916 Před 3 lety

    You’ll be remembered Murray🥺🥺

  • @levistrachan4192
    @levistrachan4192 Před 3 lety

    Rest In Peace Murray Walker...The forever voice of F1

  • @mikesuarez9615
    @mikesuarez9615 Před 3 lety

    RIP Murray u will be commentating with James in the heavens ❤️

  • @traxracer
    @traxracer Před 10 lety +5

    Its a pity Murray missed out on mentioning something about James' racing career and the kind of racer he was. It would have been a great insight considering he knew him so well.

  • @mrporgmotorsport7822
    @mrporgmotorsport7822 Před 3 lety +2

    Imagine James just floated up as a ghost and whispered into Murray’s ear going “that’s bullshit.” And then Murray goes “So, anyways”

  • @cyberleone00
    @cyberleone00 Před 3 lety

    Race in peace Murray, you legend

  • @mariarosacorrales1899
    @mariarosacorrales1899 Před 3 lety +8

    Now, Mr. Walker is again talking with James in Heaven!!

    • @erichgrunberg8396
      @erichgrunberg8396 Před 3 lety +1

      No, I don´t think so. He still comments races of all the legends that have passed away on "Heaven's TV"

  • @eugenehong9668
    @eugenehong9668 Před 3 lety +1

    RIP Murray Walker

  • @findingneutral426
    @findingneutral426 Před 3 lety

    Rest in peace - legend

  • @kaviruwickramage7703
    @kaviruwickramage7703 Před 3 lety

    miss you Murray😢😢😢

  • @magicsteve5523
    @magicsteve5523 Před 2 lety

    I can’t believe Murray Walker has been around for every single Formula 1 season, RIP

  • @rameenayub8474
    @rameenayub8474 Před 3 lety +4

    So even by virtue of an unprofessional mistake, Hunt inadvertently caused the rise of a commentary maestro: Martin Brundle!

  • @diethersantos6404
    @diethersantos6404 Před 3 lety +2

    My 4 Favorite commentators in motorsports
    1. Murray Walker
    2. James Allen
    3. John Hindhaugh
    4. Jack Nicholls

  • @user-ll1xx4ek9m
    @user-ll1xx4ek9m Před 3 lety

    Rip legend 🙏🏻

  • @gregmack67
    @gregmack67 Před 3 lety

    Class act, was a total pro

  • @jessefoulk
    @jessefoulk Před 3 lety

    That red tie stuck out to me. It's BOLD

  • @poorjf
    @poorjf Před rokem

    I can't be the only one who thinks that this is not-so-euphemistic for "I pretty much hated his guts, but eventually I learned to tolerate him, and after he died I stopped hating his guts so much because bad memories fade with time!"

  • @Patristica
    @Patristica Před 3 lety

    RIP

  • @freddiewong0708
    @freddiewong0708 Před 3 lety +2

    RIP voice of F1

  • @scottl.1568
    @scottl.1568 Před 3 lety

    That was kickass movie with Thor playing James Hunt

  • @jacob_n_r_z8755
    @jacob_n_r_z8755 Před 3 lety

    R.I.P. LEGEND

  • @zoltanlaszlo2222
    @zoltanlaszlo2222 Před 3 lety

    Murray Walker was professor commentator in Formula 1 .

  • @hugolafhugolaf
    @hugolafhugolaf Před 8 měsíci

    «The lead car is absolutely unique, except for the one behind it which is identical.»
    «This is an interesting circuit, because it has inclines. And not just up, but down as well.»

  • @JoeDunlop06
    @JoeDunlop06 Před 3 lety

    Rest in Peace Murray

  • @siemenivanciuc5121
    @siemenivanciuc5121 Před 3 lety

    Rest in peace Murray.

  • @TypicallyThomas
    @TypicallyThomas Před 3 lety +1

    CZcams sure knows when to recommend

  • @melissavictoriabomfim00

    Rest In Peace. 💔

  • @leroybonaparte2303
    @leroybonaparte2303 Před 3 lety +2

    This feels different seeing this now.

  • @powerofone1645
    @powerofone1645 Před rokem

    Despite his love of cars, Walker never took a driving test. He was given a tank driving licence in the British Army and that was considered valid to qualify for a civilian driving licence.

  • @metrichotrods1763
    @metrichotrods1763 Před rokem

    Murray and James tag teaming DeCesaris in the booth for a decade was hilarious

  • @calblack4156
    @calblack4156 Před 3 lety +1

    This is recommended to me 6 days after his death :(

  • @thebrummierailenthusiasts5329

    I’m so sad to report that Murray Walker is no longer with us he’s died aged 97

  • @santiagobenites
    @santiagobenites Před 3 lety

    RIP Murray Walker.

  • @TheTotallyRealXiJinping
    @TheTotallyRealXiJinping Před rokem +1

    Love Murray; trying so hard to make ‘Guy was an asshole. But he was my asshole’ in the nicest way possible

  • @rodgercostello9814
    @rodgercostello9814 Před 3 lety +1

    Rip murray, any petrolhead adored you sir.

  • @giococarlo7639
    @giococarlo7639 Před 3 lety

    We want rever forgey Murray

  • @snoopythedog3266
    @snoopythedog3266 Před 3 lety

    Hunt was brilliant with Wurray

  • @xpcs1th226
    @xpcs1th226 Před 3 lety

    RIP😞

  • @sergiofacchinetti2954
    @sergiofacchinetti2954 Před 3 lety

    Rip this video should have wheat earlier in the recommended

  • @f1matt
    @f1matt Před 10 lety +5

    May have been edited out.