Max Verstappen expects Lando Norris to provide stern world title challenge

Max Verstappen, left, is 60 points ahead of Lando Norris in the drivers’ standings (Luca Bruno/AP)

Max Verstappen believes Lando Norris is ready to rival him for the world championship as the Red Bull driver cast doubt on his own chances at the Monaco Grand Prix.

After his maiden victory in Miami, Norris chased Verstappen all the way to the chequered flag in Imola, finishing less than a second behind the Dutchman.