ERIK RISS admits he is "devastated" about having to take a break from the sport after a recurrence of health problems.
The German, in great form for Oxford and Redcar, pulled out of the Longtrack GP in Muhldorf this weekend.
He also admitted he needs to seek medical advice and also miss his speedway commitments over the next weeks.
The double World Longtrack champion saw his 2023 season effectively wiped out by a rare illness that gave him brain fog and blurred vision.
Now it appears the nightmare situation has returned. He said: “It is with deep regret that I have to announce that I am withdrawing from the Long Track GP in Mühldorf this weekend, and also having to take a break from racing in general for now.
“Unfortunately, since last Sunday, I’m experiencing a recurrence of previous health issues which are causing severe discomfort and are impeding my vision.
“I am currently in the process of seeing various medical professionals, with the hope of finding answers so that I can receive the appropriate treatments and return to racing soon.
“I hope people can understand that this is a worrying time for me and it’s very hard to accept that I will have to deal with this condition again.
“I am certain there are many of you who will be very disappointed not to see me this Sunday especially, but I can only highlight that nobody is more devastated at the current situation as I am.”
Words by Holeshot Media.
Images by Taylor Lanning