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British Grand Prix - Murray Walker and Louise Goodman

British Grand Prix Murray Walker British Grand Prix Murray Walker British Grand Prix Murray Walker British Grand Prix Murray Walker

MURRAY WALKER OBE

Murray  Walker began his full time career in commentary at the 1949 British Grand Grand Prix, and was to commentate on many of motor racing's top events until taking the role as lead F1 commentator in 1980, during this time he became a firm favorite with the fans and was famed for his boyish enthusiasm and high pitched tone (often compared to an F1 car). Murray joined in the commentary box by British Formula 1 world champion James Hunt, Hunt and Walker were very different personalities but forged a dynamic partnership that endured until Hunt's sudden death in 1993. Partnerships with Jonathan Palmer and Martin Brundle followed. 

Although Murray officially retired from the F1 first team in 2001 He has been far from the microphone  In 2011 Murray was introduced to a new generation playing himself in the children's television show show Rory the racing car.

Murray is an ardent supporter of Sliverstone and the British Grand Prix and has championed many young drivers that have gone on to become legends of formula 1 (Ayrton Senna, Nigel Mansell, Damon Hill, Michael Schumacher, Jenson Button, Lewis Hamilton to name but a few).  

Murray Walker worked with some of the greatest names in motor racing and his boundless enthusiasm and devotion to his sport mean that he is never short of an amusing anecdote or fascinating story and is the perfect accompaniment to any British Grand Prix experience.

All profits from our silent auction will be donated to Murray Walker's chosen charity - Help For Heroes

LOUISE GOODMAN

Louise Goodman is an award-winning TV presenter and journalist with over 20 years of media and motor racing experience. Her childhood interest in Formula One was first sparked by the exploits of James Hunt and she has gone on to build a very successful career in this male-dominated and highly competitive arena. 

Dubbed 'the first woman of Formula One' Louise made her name as part ITV's Grand Prix presentation team and is currently co-presenting their live coverage of the British Touring Car Championship but her skills extend way beyond reporting from the pit-lane. A talented presenter across the board she has fronted a wide range of TV shows and her journalistic experience has been put to good use contributing to radio stations and writing for newspapers and magazines.