Maurice Hamilton (Author) Maurice Hamilton has been covering Formula 1 as a freelance journalist since 1977. He has attended more than 450 Grands Prix, including every race since 1984. The author of 19 books, Hamilton also commentates on the Grands Prix for BBC Radio 5 Live.
A brilliant tribute to a brilliant man. -- Book of the Month * Classic and Sports Car * This affectionate biographical tome offers a host of fond memories and stories, including tributes from the great and the good of motor racing. A fascinating insight. * GP Racing * Wonderfully intertwines Walker's off-track life with his unwavering passion and love for motorsport. Incredible! serves as a reminder not only of what motorsport lost, but also everything it gained from the presence of Murray Walker. A must-read for all motorsport fans. * Autosport * The iconic voice of our sport and a great man. * Lewis Hamilton * Maybe old soldiers never die? His legacy and his memory is so strong, and what he gave to so many Formula 1 fans and number of people he affected, he became bigger than the sport, so we have got a lot to be thankful to Murray for. * Damon Hill * Genius broadcaster and passionate soundtrack to generations of Formula 1 fans all around the world....the irreplaceable voice of F1. * Martin Brundle * A legend. * Eddie Jordan * A very special man in every respect... the perfect gentleman, a man who had great style and great skills with the English language. * Sir Jackie Stewart * Legend is a word bandied around all too easily, but it is a completely appropriate description of Murray Walker. * Andrew Benson, BBC Sport * His passion and love of the sport inspired millions of fans around the world. He will forever be a part of our history, and will be dearly missed. * Formula One * The voice of F1 to millions. His love, passion and positivity for our sport were unmatched. * Mercedes * A wordsmith who could make snooker exciting. * Jeremy Clarkson * A career indivisible from the sport upon which he commentated. * The Independent * Few commentators come to truly epitomise their subject, but over Walker's 23 years of bringing F1 to the nation he was acknowledged as a true great, and a unique talent. * The Guardian *