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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

Tyre Lottery at the 2026 Dakar Rally: What’s going wrong?

Dakar
Dakar
Dakar
Tyre Lottery at the 2026 Dakar Rally: What’s going wrong?

Winning the Aragon GP was “mandatory” claims Marc Marquez

MotoGP
MotoGP
Aragon GP
Winning the Aragon GP was “mandatory” claims Marc Marquez

KTM will continue with MotoGP in 2027 “if we can afford it”, says CEO

MotoGP
MotoGP
British GP
KTM will continue with MotoGP in 2027 “if we can afford it”, says CEO

Move aside Pedro Acosta: Could Maverick Vinales be KTM’s new talisman?

MotoGP
MotoGP
Spanish GP
Move aside Pedro Acosta: Could Maverick Vinales be KTM’s new talisman?

KTM's creditors approve restructuring plan as company's future is secured

MotoGP
MotoGP
Thailand GP
KTM's creditors approve restructuring plan as company's future is secured

Pierer Industrie AG avoids insolvency, decision on KTM imminent

MotoGP
MotoGP
Pierer Industrie AG avoids insolvency, decision on KTM imminent

KTM creditors file claims of €2.2 billion in court hearing

MotoGP
MotoGP
KTM creditors file claims of €2.2 billion in court hearing

Stefan Pierer steps aside as KTM chief ahead of crucial court hearing

MotoGP
MotoGP
Stefan Pierer steps aside as KTM chief ahead of crucial court hearing

Should MotoGP follow WSBK and let sprint races decide the starting grid?

MotoGP
MotoGP
Should MotoGP follow WSBK and let sprint races decide the starting grid?

KTM’s MotoGP exit set to take place in 2026 amid insolvency proceedings

MotoGP
MotoGP
KTM’s MotoGP exit set to take place in 2026 amid insolvency proceedings

Miller “disappointed for everybody” after frustrating two-year stint at KTM

MotoGP
MotoGP
Miller “disappointed for everybody” after frustrating two-year stint at KTM

Vinales wanted Aprilia to continue with 2023 bike in MotoGP this year

MotoGP
MotoGP
Vinales wanted Aprilia to continue with 2023 bike in MotoGP this year

Fernandez “angry” after 2024 season but vows to be back in MotoGP

MotoGP
MotoGP
Fernandez “angry” after 2024 season but vows to be back in MotoGP

Fernandez doesn’t want mid-season bike change again in MotoGP

MotoGP
MotoGP
Fernandez doesn’t want mid-season bike change again in MotoGP

KTM's insolvency administrator puts shares of MV Agusta on sale

MotoGP
MotoGP
Thailand GP
KTM's insolvency administrator puts shares of MV Agusta on sale

KTM denies Red Bull rescue rumours, reiterates commitment to MotoGP

MotoGP
MotoGP
KTM denies Red Bull rescue rumours, reiterates commitment to MotoGP

Harley-Davidson and MotoGP’s Dorna announce new collaboration

MotoGP
MotoGP
Barcelona Official Testing
Harley-Davidson and MotoGP’s Dorna announce new collaboration

Martin fine with Bastianini’s last-lap move in Barcelona GP despite surprise

MotoGP
MotoGP
Barcelona GP
Martin fine with Bastianini’s last-lap move in Barcelona GP despite surprise

KTM's MotoGP programme to remain 'untouched' amid major company crisis

MotoGP
MotoGP
Barcelona GP
KTM's MotoGP programme to remain 'untouched' amid major company crisis

KTM sees Moto3 champion David Alonso as medium-term bet for MotoGP

MotoGP
MotoGP
KTM sees Moto3 champion David Alonso as medium-term bet for MotoGP

Bagnaia: 'Strange' Michelin rear tyre didn’t work in nightmare Misano race

MotoGP
MotoGP
Emilia-Romagna GP
Bagnaia: 'Strange' Michelin rear tyre didn’t work in nightmare Misano race

Espargaro warns MotoGP stewards "incompetence" sending "dangerous" message

MotoGP
MotoGP
Emilia-Romagna GP
Espargaro warns MotoGP stewards "incompetence" sending "dangerous" message

Vinales: Fixing braking performance key to Aprilia returning to the front

MotoGP
MotoGP
Austrian GP
Vinales: Fixing braking performance key to Aprilia returning to the front

Marquez explains cause of disastrous start in Austria MotoGP race

MotoGP
MotoGP
Austrian GP
Marquez explains cause of disastrous start in Austria MotoGP race

Marquez "too optimistic" as Austria MotoGP sprint crash costs “easy podium”

MotoGP
MotoGP
Austrian GP
Marquez "too optimistic" as Austria MotoGP sprint crash costs “easy podium”

Vinales: Aprilia's situation getting "worse and worse" in MotoGP

MotoGP
MotoGP
British GP
Vinales: Aprilia's situation getting "worse and worse" in MotoGP

KTM identifies main cause of Miller's disastrous MotoGP season

MotoGP
MotoGP
KTM identifies main cause of Miller's disastrous MotoGP season

Why Mir’s “priority” is to remain with Honda despite two years of MotoGP misery

MotoGP
MotoGP
Dutch GP
Why Mir’s “priority” is to remain with Honda despite two years of MotoGP misery

How 24 hours changed the trajectory of Jorge Martin’s MotoGP career

MotoGP
MotoGP
How 24 hours changed the trajectory of Jorge Martin’s MotoGP career

Martin "cannot be competitive" in MotoGP Italian GP with current set-up

MotoGP
MotoGP
Italian GP
Martin "cannot be competitive" in MotoGP Italian GP with current set-up

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

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

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

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

MotoGP
MotoGP
Yamaha, Honda MotoGP concession hopes face stiff KTM opposition

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
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

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

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"

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

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

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

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

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

Dakar
Dakar
Dakar
KTM relying on motocross knowhow in bid to dethrone Honda

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

MotoGP
MotoGP
No change to Spielberg Turn 2 after horror MotoGP crash

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
MotoGP
MotoGP manufacturers planning extra pre-season test

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"

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

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"

World Superbike
World Superbike
Haslam: Nailing down Honda ride was "long process"

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

MotoGP
MotoGP
Austrian GP
Bradl hampered by "radical" Honda set-up changes

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

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

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

Formula E
Formula E
Vienna in early talks to host Formula E race

KTM: Marquez's salary better spent on bike development

MotoGP
MotoGP
KTM: Marquez's salary better spent on bike development