WATCH: Norris crashes out after coming to blows with Piastri in intense battle during Canadian GP

The season-long battle between McLaren team mates Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri came to a head in the closing stages of the Canadian Grand Prix, with the collision ending the Briton's race prematurely.

With George Russell leading the race, the top five had become remarkably close, and Piastri was utilising the DRS he had gained behind Kimi Antonelli to prevent Norris from overtaking him for fourth place.

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However, Norris was eventually able to pull alongside the Australian on Lap 67 and they drove in tandem out of the hairpin, with the former lining up a move to gain the position.

Heading onto the start-finish straight, he attempted to pull ahead via a narrow gap to the left of Piastri, but drove into the rear of his car and collided with the wall to sustain enough damage to retire from the race.

He confirmed that he was uninjured over the radio and immediately took responsibility for the incident, which has helped Piastri to establish a greater gap over him at the top of the Drivers' Standings.

Click go on the video player above to watch the collision between the McLaren pair.