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Gerald Dirnbeck

Motorsport has been part of Heiko's life since his childhood, when he was placed into a kart at the age of four. His motorsport experience was shaped by the spectacular touring car races of the 1990s, and already back at young age he started analysing races as a hobby. His career in motorsport coverage started in 2010. Since, he has been working as editor, circuit speaker and commentator. Having worked for two other websites before, Heiko joined Motorsport-Total.com in 2015, which ultimately became part of Motorsport Network in Germany. He is also working as commentator at DAZN and Sport1. Occasionally he takes part in track days in his own Honda S2000.

Latest articles by Gerald Dirnbeck

Loeb had "no chance" against three-car Audi team in Dakar after Al-Attiyah exit

Loeb had "no chance" against three-car Audi team in Dakar after Al-Attiyah exit

Dakar
Dakar
Dakar
Loeb had "no chance" against three-car Audi team in Dakar after Al-Attiyah exit
Morbidelli suggests MotoGP needs to show more midfield battles on TV like F1

Morbidelli suggests MotoGP needs to show more midfield battles on TV like F1

MotoGP
MotoGP
Morbidelli suggests MotoGP needs to show more midfield battles on TV like F1
Marquez would “welcome” Zarco joining Honda with LCR MotoGP team in 2024

Marquez would “welcome” Zarco joining Honda with LCR MotoGP team in 2024

MotoGP
MotoGP
Austrian GP
Marquez would “welcome” Zarco joining Honda with LCR MotoGP team in 2024
Dixon apologises for Binder Silverstone Moto2 outburst

Dixon apologises for Binder Silverstone Moto2 outburst

Moto2
Moto2
Spielberg
Dixon apologises for Binder Silverstone Moto2 outburst
Yamaha, Honda MotoGP concession hopes face stiff KTM opposition

Yamaha, Honda MotoGP concession hopes face stiff KTM opposition

MotoGP
MotoGP
Yamaha, Honda MotoGP concession hopes face stiff KTM opposition
Vinales calls luckless first half of MotoGP 2023 "a nightmare"

Vinales calls luckless first half of MotoGP 2023 "a nightmare"

MotoGP
MotoGP
Vinales calls luckless first half of MotoGP 2023 "a nightmare"
DTM drivers hit out at David Schumacher for "driving like a blind man"

DTM drivers hit out at David Schumacher for "driving like a blind man"

DTM
DTM
Norisring
DTM drivers hit out at David Schumacher for "driving like a blind man"
Miller hails “unreal” first half of KTM’s 2023 MotoGP season

Miller hails “unreal” first half of KTM’s 2023 MotoGP season

MotoGP
MotoGP
Dutch GP
Miller hails “unreal” first half of KTM’s 2023 MotoGP season
Pol Espargaro “didn’t recognise my body” recovering from Portugal MotoGP crash

Pol Espargaro “didn’t recognise my body” recovering from Portugal MotoGP crash

MotoGP
MotoGP
Dutch GP
Pol Espargaro “didn’t recognise my body” recovering from Portugal MotoGP crash
Honda test rider Bradl thinks its troubled MotoGP bike "can be fixed"

Honda test rider Bradl thinks its troubled MotoGP bike "can be fixed"

MotoGP
MotoGP
Dutch GP
Honda test rider Bradl thinks its troubled MotoGP bike "can be fixed"
Espargaro “angry” Ducati blocked MotoGP Friday format tweak for 2023

Espargaro “angry” Ducati blocked MotoGP Friday format tweak for 2023

MotoGP
MotoGP
Dutch GP
Espargaro “angry” Ducati blocked MotoGP Friday format tweak for 2023
Vinales says "time" is now showing why he left Yamaha MotoGP team in 2021

Vinales says "time" is now showing why he left Yamaha MotoGP team in 2021

MotoGP
MotoGP
Dutch GP
Vinales says "time" is now showing why he left Yamaha MotoGP team in 2021
Quartararo: Yamaha MotoGP bike "will not be fast anywhere" if it's not quick at Assen

Quartararo: Yamaha MotoGP bike "will not be fast anywhere" if it's not quick at Assen

MotoGP
MotoGP
Dutch GP
Quartararo: Yamaha MotoGP bike "will not be fast anywhere" if it's not quick at Assen
Mir “doesn’t want to destroy” Honda MotoGP team set-up in 2023

Mir “doesn’t want to destroy” Honda MotoGP team set-up in 2023

MotoGP
MotoGP
Austrian GP
Mir “doesn’t want to destroy” Honda MotoGP team set-up in 2023
KTM relying on motocross knowhow in bid to dethrone Honda

KTM relying on motocross knowhow in bid to dethrone Honda

Dakar
Dakar
Dakar
KTM relying on motocross knowhow in bid to dethrone Honda
Pedrosa wanting to race again “a huge compliment” - KTM MotoGP boss

Pedrosa wanting to race again “a huge compliment” - KTM MotoGP boss

MotoGP
MotoGP
Pedrosa wanting to race again “a huge compliment” - KTM MotoGP boss
No change to Spielberg Turn 2 after horror MotoGP crash

No change to Spielberg Turn 2 after horror MotoGP crash

MotoGP
MotoGP
No change to Spielberg Turn 2 after horror MotoGP crash
Dakar bike stars hit out at "dangerous" new tyre rules

Dakar bike stars hit out at "dangerous" new tyre rules

Dakar
Dakar
Dakar bike stars hit out at "dangerous" new tyre rules
MotoGP manufacturers planning extra pre-season test

MotoGP manufacturers planning extra pre-season test

MotoGP
MotoGP
MotoGP manufacturers planning extra pre-season test
All-Marquez line-up "could affect Marc more than Alex"

All-Marquez line-up "could affect Marc more than Alex"

MotoGP
MotoGP
All-Marquez line-up "could affect Marc more than Alex"
KTM: Oliveira's 2020 gripe was "really unpleasant"

KTM: Oliveira's 2020 gripe was "really unpleasant"

MotoGP
MotoGP
KTM: Oliveira's 2020 gripe was "really unpleasant"
Aprilia to get new engine amid 2020 overhaul

Aprilia to get new engine amid 2020 overhaul

MotoGP
MotoGP
Aprilia to get new engine amid 2020 overhaul
Haslam: Nailing down Honda ride was "long process"

Haslam: Nailing down Honda ride was "long process"

World Superbike
World Superbike
Haslam: Nailing down Honda ride was "long process"
Folger faces dilemma over Yamaha MotoGP test offer

Folger faces dilemma over Yamaha MotoGP test offer

MotoGP
MotoGP
Folger faces dilemma over Yamaha MotoGP test offer
Bradl hampered by "radical" Honda set-up changes

Bradl hampered by "radical" Honda set-up changes

MotoGP
MotoGP
Austrian GP
Bradl hampered by "radical" Honda set-up changes
Kiefer Racing poised to lose Moto2 grid slot

Kiefer Racing poised to lose Moto2 grid slot

Moto2
Moto2
Kiefer Racing poised to lose Moto2 grid slot
Crutchlow, Michelin at odds over 'phone-sized' hole in tyre

Crutchlow, Michelin at odds over 'phone-sized' hole in tyre

MotoGP
MotoGP
Crutchlow, Michelin at odds over 'phone-sized' hole in tyre
Abraham reveals this year's Czech GP "may be the last"

Abraham reveals this year's Czech GP "may be the last"

MotoGP
MotoGP
Czech GP
Abraham reveals this year's Czech GP "may be the last"
Vienna in early talks to host Formula E race

Vienna in early talks to host Formula E race

Formula E
Formula E
Vienna in early talks to host Formula E race
KTM: Marquez's salary better spent on bike development

KTM: Marquez's salary better spent on bike development

MotoGP
MotoGP
KTM: Marquez's salary better spent on bike development
Binder awaits KTM MotoGP test after winning bet

Binder awaits KTM MotoGP test after winning bet

MotoGP
MotoGP
Binder awaits KTM MotoGP test after winning bet
KTM slams "narrow-minded" Honda for axing Pedrosa

KTM slams "narrow-minded" Honda for axing Pedrosa

MotoGP
MotoGP
KTM slams "narrow-minded" Honda for axing Pedrosa
LCR boss tips Crutchlow to fight for 2020 MotoGP title

LCR boss tips Crutchlow to fight for 2020 MotoGP title

MotoGP
MotoGP
LCR boss tips Crutchlow to fight for 2020 MotoGP title
Vinales must beat Rossi "pretty much every race"

Vinales must beat Rossi "pretty much every race"

MotoGP
MotoGP
Vinales must beat Rossi "pretty much every race"
Why are there no American riders left in MotoGP?

Why are there no American riders left in MotoGP?

MotoGP
MotoGP
Why are there no American riders left in MotoGP?
Pressure is on Marquez, not Lorenzo - Rainey

Pressure is on Marquez, not Lorenzo - Rainey

MotoGP
MotoGP
Pressure is on Marquez, not Lorenzo - Rainey
Luthi: Marc VDS crisis "hurt me more" than Morbidelli

Luthi: Marc VDS crisis "hurt me more" than Morbidelli

MotoGP
MotoGP
Luthi: Marc VDS crisis "hurt me more" than Morbidelli
Abraham insists Avintia seat "not about money"

Abraham insists Avintia seat "not about money"

MotoGP
MotoGP
Abraham insists Avintia seat "not about money"
Schwantz: Suzuki "absolutely" has to replace Iannone for 2019

Schwantz: Suzuki "absolutely" has to replace Iannone for 2019

MotoGP
MotoGP
Schwantz: Suzuki "absolutely" has to replace Iannone for 2019
Marquez must be less aggressive or risk injury - Schwantz

Marquez must be less aggressive or risk injury - Schwantz

MotoGP
MotoGP
Marquez must be less aggressive or risk injury - Schwantz
Yamaha says Tech 3 bike policy "will remain the same"

Yamaha says Tech 3 bike policy "will remain the same"

MotoGP
MotoGP
Yamaha says Tech 3 bike policy "will remain the same"
Bradl says World Superbike remains "unfinished business"

Bradl says World Superbike remains "unfinished business"

World Superbike
World Superbike
Bradl says World Superbike remains "unfinished business"

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