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Filip Cleeren
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Filip Cleeren

After concluding his journalism studies Filip decided to jump in at the deep end and become a freelance motorsports writer, which took him on a nomadic 50-country journey from Indianapolis to Le Mans and from Melbourne's Albert Park to the Dakar in Argentina. Born and raised in Belgium and now settled in sunny Barcelona, Spain, Filip first joined Motorsport.com in 2015 to help establish the Dutch edition before transitioning to the English-language team. In 2023 he became one of Motorsport Network's main F1 correspondents, with the 2026 season his fourth year on the ground at the majority of grands prix. Being Flemish, when he's not covering F1 you're likely to catch him watching pro cycling instead, but he also has a soft spot for Southampton FC and the Toronto Blue Jays. Don't ask!

Latest articles by Filip Cleeren

Williams on F1 driver market: ‘Speak to Alex, speak to Carlos, they want to be here’

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Williams on F1 driver market: ‘Speak to Alex, speak to Carlos, they want to be here’

"Trust us to race each other" - The message George Russell and Kimi Antonelli had for Mercedes

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"Trust us to race each other" - The message George Russell and Kimi Antonelli had for Mercedes

Researchers name 98-million year old wasp species after Oscar Piastri

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Researchers name 98-million year old wasp species after Oscar Piastri

Canada spectacle shows how F1 is walking regulation tightrope

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Canada spectacle shows how F1 is walking regulation tightrope

Why any 12th team project would face an uphill battle amid BYD rumours

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Why any 12th team project would face an uphill battle amid BYD rumours

Why McLaren will try rejected front wing again in Monaco

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Why McLaren will try rejected front wing again in Monaco

Entertaining Canadian GP doesn't mean F1 rules are fine, drivers say

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Entertaining Canadian GP doesn't mean F1 rules are fine, drivers say

When Haas will decide its F1 2027 driver line-up

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When Haas will decide its F1 2027 driver line-up

Gucci becomes title partner of Alpine F1 team for 2027

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Gucci becomes title partner of Alpine F1 team for 2027

Why Lewis Hamilton now has everything in the right place at Ferrari

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Why Lewis Hamilton now has everything in the right place at Ferrari

Max Verstappen laughs at McLaren's failed strategy gamble

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Max Verstappen laughs at McLaren's failed strategy gamble

Alpine continues quest to fix Pierre Gasly's mystifying car issues

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Alpine continues quest to fix Pierre Gasly's mystifying car issues

Mercedes knows it may have to turn George Russell-Kimi Antonelli fight "down a notch"

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Mercedes knows it may have to turn George Russell-Kimi Antonelli fight "down a notch"

McLaren explains tyre gamble that wrecked its F1 Canadian GP

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McLaren explains tyre gamble that wrecked its F1 Canadian GP

Winners and losers from dramatic F1 Canadian Grand Prix

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Winners and losers from dramatic F1 Canadian Grand Prix

George Russell "lost for words" after heartbreaking Canadian GP exit

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George Russell "lost for words" after heartbreaking Canadian GP exit

George Russell retires from F1 Canadian GP lead as Kimi Antonelli takes fourth straight win

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George Russell retires from F1 Canadian GP lead as Kimi Antonelli takes fourth straight win

George Russell suffers dramatic exit from F1 Canada GP

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George Russell suffers dramatic exit from F1 Canada GP

Pirelli F1 tests boost Ferrari, Red Bull for rainy Canadian GP – McLaren

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Pirelli F1 tests boost Ferrari, Red Bull for rainy Canadian GP – McLaren

Kimi Antonelli and George Russell had "good discussion" on Canada sprint race clash

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Kimi Antonelli and George Russell had "good discussion" on Canada sprint race clash

Max Verstappen: "Not doable" to stay in F1 if rules aren't improved for 2027

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Max Verstappen: "Not doable" to stay in F1 if rules aren't improved for 2027

Update: Lewis Hamilton avoids Canadian GP grid penalty for impeding

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Update: Lewis Hamilton avoids Canadian GP grid penalty for impeding

F1 Canadian GP: George Russell beats Kimi Antonelli to last-gasp Canada F1 pole

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F1 Canadian GP: George Russell beats Kimi Antonelli to last-gasp Canada F1 pole

Gloves off at Mercedes? Russell-Antonelli duel shows glimpse of F1 2026 battle

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Gloves off at Mercedes? Russell-Antonelli duel shows glimpse of F1 2026 battle

Annoyed Kimi Antonelli demands "clarity" over robust George Russell defence in Canada F1 sprint

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Annoyed Kimi Antonelli demands "clarity" over robust George Russell defence in Canada F1 sprint

Red Bull would "support" steps on F1 team alliances amid McLaren concerns

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Red Bull would "support" steps on F1 team alliances amid McLaren concerns

Alex Albon's "freak" groundhog accident turns Canadian GP sprint into glorified test

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Alex Albon's "freak" groundhog accident turns Canadian GP sprint into glorified test

F1 Canadian GP: George Russell defeats Kimi Antonelli to Canada F1 sprint pole

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F1 Canadian GP: George Russell defeats Kimi Antonelli to Canada F1 sprint pole

F1 exploring shorter races to unlock 2027 engine changes

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F1 exploring shorter races to unlock 2027 engine changes

Haas warns against raising F1 cost cap to fix 2027 power unit issues

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Haas warns against raising F1 cost cap to fix 2027 power unit issues

Mercedes and McLaren deploy latest upgrades at F1 Canadian GP

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Mercedes and McLaren deploy latest upgrades at F1 Canadian GP

Audi F1 engine ‘just lacks power’ – Gabriel Bortoleto

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Audi F1 engine ‘just lacks power’ – Gabriel Bortoleto

Haas F1 team boss furious about Esteban Ocon stories online: "F****** hell, is that journalism?"

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Haas F1 team boss furious about Esteban Ocon stories online: "F****** hell, is that journalism?"

Oscar Piastri "flattered" by Red Bull F1 interest

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Oscar Piastri "flattered" by Red Bull F1 interest

Carlos Sainz: F1 and FIA must be "tough" on 2027 changes

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Carlos Sainz: F1 and FIA must be "tough" on 2027 changes

Why quirky Montreal will remain F1's true North American gem

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Why quirky Montreal will remain F1's true North American gem

Enter the simulation - How GM tech accelerated Cadillac's F1 entry

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Enter the simulation - How GM tech accelerated Cadillac's F1 entry

Will Mercedes or McLaren land the next blow at F1's Canadian GP?

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Will Mercedes or McLaren land the next blow at F1's Canadian GP?

Carlos Sainz says Madrid’s new F1 circuit is “faster than it looks” after first laps

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Carlos Sainz says Madrid’s new F1 circuit is “faster than it looks” after first laps

Former FIA aero chief officially joins Alpine in senior F1 role

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Former FIA aero chief officially joins Alpine in senior F1 role

The paradox of change as F1 2027 decision nears

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The paradox of change as F1 2027 decision nears

"The most fun I've had all year" - Max Verstappen's F1 colleagues envy his Nurburgring bid

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"The most fun I've had all year" - Max Verstappen's F1 colleagues envy his Nurburgring bid

"It's a business" – Lando Norris explains why drivers don't have more say in F1's rules

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"It's a business" – Lando Norris explains why drivers don't have more say in F1's rules

"It's only going to get better" - How Audi is responding to rocky start to F1 2026

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"It's only going to get better" - How Audi is responding to rocky start to F1 2026

Lando Norris on fixing F1: "Get rid of the battery"

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Lando Norris on fixing F1: "Get rid of the battery"

Inside Cadillac's Miami GP homecoming - "We're trying to give F1 fans something different"

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Inside Cadillac's Miami GP homecoming - "We're trying to give F1 fans something different"

F1 "working overtime" to monitor Middle East as Q1 revenue surges

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F1 "working overtime" to monitor Middle East as Q1 revenue surges

Honda gets extra F1 power unit help after FIA tweaks cost cap rules

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Honda gets extra F1 power unit help after FIA tweaks cost cap rules

"We love V8s" - What F1 manufacturers think about future engine regulations

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"We love V8s" - What F1 manufacturers think about future engine regulations

'Antonelli and Sinner, Sinner and Antonelli' - Italy should handle its latest sporting hero with care

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'Antonelli and Sinner, Sinner and Antonelli' - Italy should handle its latest sporting hero with care

Valtteri Bottas' unusual Miami F1 penalty explained

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Valtteri Bottas' unusual Miami F1 penalty explained

F1 power unit changes required but difficult before 2028, says McLaren

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F1 power unit changes required but difficult before 2028, says McLaren

Why Toto Wolff thinks F1 2026 critics "should hide" after "spectacular" Miami GP

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Why Toto Wolff thinks F1 2026 critics "should hide" after "spectacular" Miami GP

Winners and losers from F1's eventful Miami Grand Prix

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Winners and losers from F1's eventful Miami Grand Prix

Max Verstappen given penalty for crossing pit exit at F1 Miami GP

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Max Verstappen given penalty for crossing pit exit at F1 Miami GP

Charles Leclerc handed huge Miami GP penalty after battle with Max Verstappen and George Russell

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Charles Leclerc handed huge Miami GP penalty after battle with Max Verstappen and George Russell

Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc and George Russell all summoned after chaotic F1 Miami GP

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Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc and George Russell all summoned after chaotic F1 Miami GP

F1 Miami GP: Kimi Antonelli defeats Lando Norris to grab hard-fought win

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F1 Miami GP: Kimi Antonelli defeats Lando Norris to grab hard-fought win

Red Bull's Isack Hadjar set to be excluded from Miami GP qualifying over technical breach

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Red Bull's Isack Hadjar set to be excluded from Miami GP qualifying over technical breach

F1 brings Miami GP start time forward amid thunderstorm threat

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F1 brings Miami GP start time forward amid thunderstorm threat