CHIPPING Norton racer Alice Powell is third in the Formula Renault Asia Series with two rounds left.

The next meeting is in Shanghai on November 1 and 2 with Powell achieving a win and a fifth place in Zhuhai, also in China, last time out.

She is 61 points adrift of leader Maxx Ebenal but only four behind Shigetomo Shimono.

Powell said: β€œIt is going to be tough to win the championship. I missed the first race weekend, which was a shame, but I am going to give it my all in the remaining two.”

Meanwhile, Powell, 21, got through trials to join Reading Hockey Club and is playing for their seconds.