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
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What Pedro Acosta learned from Marc Marquez fight at Italian GP
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Jack Miller blames ride-height device for Johann Zarco's Barcelona crash
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Jorge Martin reveals new injury but denies concussion from Barcelona crash
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KTM will continue with MotoGP in 2027 “if we can afford it”, says CEO
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KTM's creditors approve restructuring plan as company's future is secured
Pierer Industrie AG avoids insolvency, decision on KTM imminent
KTM creditors file claims of €2.2 billion in court hearing
Stefan Pierer steps aside as KTM chief ahead of crucial court hearing
Should MotoGP follow WSBK and let sprint races decide the starting grid?
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Miller “disappointed for everybody” after frustrating two-year stint at KTM
Vinales wanted Aprilia to continue with 2023 bike in MotoGP this year
Fernandez “angry” after 2024 season but vows to be back in MotoGP
Fernandez doesn’t want mid-season bike change again in MotoGP
KTM's insolvency administrator puts shares of MV Agusta on sale
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Harley-Davidson and MotoGP’s Dorna announce new collaboration
Martin fine with Bastianini’s last-lap move in Barcelona GP despite surprise
KTM's MotoGP programme to remain 'untouched' amid major company crisis
KTM sees Moto3 champion David Alonso as medium-term bet for MotoGP
Bagnaia: 'Strange' Michelin rear tyre didn’t work in nightmare Misano race
Espargaro warns MotoGP stewards "incompetence" sending "dangerous" message
Vinales: Fixing braking performance key to Aprilia returning to the front
Marquez explains cause of disastrous start in Austria MotoGP race
Marquez "too optimistic" as Austria MotoGP sprint crash costs “easy podium”
Vinales: Aprilia's situation getting "worse and worse" in 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
How 24 hours changed the trajectory of Jorge Martin’s MotoGP career
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
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
Dixon apologises for Binder Silverstone Moto2 outburst
Yamaha, Honda MotoGP concession hopes face stiff KTM opposition
Vinales calls luckless first half of MotoGP 2023 "a nightmare"
DTM drivers hit out at David Schumacher for "driving like a blind man"
Miller hails “unreal” first half of KTM’s 2023 MotoGP season
Pol Espargaro “didn’t recognise my body” recovering from Portugal MotoGP crash
Honda test rider Bradl thinks its troubled MotoGP bike "can be fixed"
Espargaro “angry” Ducati blocked MotoGP Friday format tweak for 2023
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
Mir “doesn’t want to destroy” Honda MotoGP team set-up in 2023
KTM relying on motocross knowhow in bid to dethrone Honda
Pedrosa wanting to race again “a huge compliment” - KTM MotoGP boss
No change to Spielberg Turn 2 after horror MotoGP crash