OK - this was published last year in the paper when Murray Walker, a well-known racing commentator retired.
Here’s his 10 biggest cock-ups, which I found pretty funny. ![]()
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“Either the car is stationary or it’s on the move.”
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The young Ralf Schumacher has been upstaged by teenager Jenson Button, who is 20."
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“Speaking from memory, I don’t know how many points Piquet’s got.”
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“I imagine the conditions in those cars are totally unimaginable.”
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“Two laps to go, then the action will begin. Unless this is the action, which it is.”
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Walker: “There’s a fiery glow coming from the back of the Ferrari!”
James Hunt: “No, Murray, that’s his rear safety light.”
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“Tambay’s hopes, which were previously nil, are absolutely zero.”
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“With half the race gone, there’s still half the race to go.”
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“There is nothing wrong with the car, except that it’s on fire.”
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“The car in front is absolutely unique except for the one behind it, which is identical.”
2, #4 and #7 are my favs.
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