Gallery: Ayrton Senna

He was superb in qualifying, prodigious in the wet and die-hard when overtaking. He was also partial to wearing the odd pair of white socks, which, as any F1 pundit will agree, is the key to driving success.

As Senna - the biopic of the legendary Formula One driver's life - gets ready for a UK release, we've decided to bring you some imagery from the great man's career. We've seen the film and it really is rather good - you can read our review here.

It hits UK cinemas on 3 June.

1993: Senna in his Marlboro McLaren at the South African GP

1993: Senna celebrates his win at the Monaco GP

1992: Senna in the McLaren

1987: Overtaking in his Lotus Honda at Spa in the Belgian GP

1992: Nigel Mansell congratulates Senna's win at the Monaco GP

1994: Senna collides with Mika Hakkinen at the Pacific GP in Japan on the first corner

1991: Senna at the Australian GP in his McLaren. Quite wet

1989: Silverstone, British GP, sees Senna stuck in the gravel trap

1988: Alain Prost and Ayrton Senna share a moment at the San Marino GP. The pair's rivalry was legendary