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Murray Walker returns to mic for Five Live
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21-22 July – European Grand Prix, ±·Ã¼°ù²ú³Ü°ù²µ°ù¾±²Ô²µ, Germany
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Formula One's legendary voice Murray Walker is to commentate for Â鶹Éç Radio Five Live from the European Grand Prix in Germany on Sunday 22 July. This is Murray's first return to a UK commentary box since his retirement in 2001.
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In an exclusive one-off for Five Live, Murray will also commentate on the qualifying session for the race on Saturday 21 July.
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He will be working with the regular Five Live team of Maurice Hamilton in the commentary box and Holly Samos providing all the news from the pit lane. He is replacing David Croft whose baby is due that weekend.
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Murray will also host a special Formula One edition of the Five Live 606 phone-in, live from the ±·Ã¼°ù²ú³Ü°ù²µ°ù¾±²Ô²µ from 6 to 7pm on Saturday 21 July. Listeners can call or text their questions and comments.
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Murray Walker is looking forward to commentating for Five Live, especially on Lewis Hamilton.
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He says: "I think that Lewis Hamilton will go on to be one of the greatest drivers of all time. There aren't enough superlatives for what he is is doing race after race – it's extraordinary and unprecedented in the history of Formula One.
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"I've been watching Formula One since it began and I have never seen anything like this in my life. I think it is more than feasible that he could win the championship this year, which would be incredible. I've only met him once so far but he is also a thoroughly nice chap."
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Formula One for Radio Five Live is produced by USP Content.
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