Walker never struck me as having an encyclopedic knowledge of the sport. Indeed he get roasted hat one time he did Mastermind.
Minute detail was never his thing - and I
liked that. That's what I want from a lead commentator. I don't want to be flooded with minutae.
Walker had a circle around each team and driver and was aware of their dramas. That and reading the gaps between drivers is what I want. After that he described the action with an enthusiasm and seriousness. To Walker, a Grand Prix was a serious, dangerous event to be excited about. He had his few quips but he didn't weigh down his takes with an overbearing cheesy DJ wit.
Croft is a fair guy and I'm not going to complain too much having been traumatised by Jonathan Leggard. But this business where commentators think the job is akin to a daytime radio DJ is something that can wear a bit thin. You're not there to be comedians, fellas.