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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

'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

Max Verstappen "no longer a passenger" as improved Red Bull yields Miami F1 front row

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Max Verstappen "no longer a passenger" as improved Red Bull yields Miami F1 front row

F1 Miami GP: Kimi Antonelli sees off Max Verstappen for emphatic third straight pole

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F1 Miami GP: Kimi Antonelli sees off Max Verstappen for emphatic third straight pole

Charles Leclerc was "a bit harsh" on Kimi Antonelli in Miami sprint, but hopes he "calms down"

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Charles Leclerc was "a bit harsh" on Kimi Antonelli in Miami sprint, but hopes he "calms down"

Five quick takeaways from F1's Miami GP sprint

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Five quick takeaways from F1's Miami GP sprint

Has Mercedes already met its match? Miami F1's complicated form book explained

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Has Mercedes already met its match? Miami F1's complicated form book explained

Lando Norris feels "more like last year" with McLaren F1 car confidence

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Lando Norris feels "more like last year" with McLaren F1 car confidence

F1 Miami GP: Lando Norris beats Kimi Antonelli to sprint race pole with upgraded McLaren

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F1 Miami GP: Lando Norris beats Kimi Antonelli to sprint race pole with upgraded McLaren

Valtteri Bottas delivers blunt verdict on Coachella after appearance with Daniel Ricciardo

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Valtteri Bottas delivers blunt verdict on Coachella after appearance with Daniel Ricciardo

"They aren't idiots": Why George Russell says F1 and FIA should be left to decide rules

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"They aren't idiots": Why George Russell says F1 and FIA should be left to decide rules

Lance Stroll: F1 still "miles off" from proper cars

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Lance Stroll: F1 still "miles off" from proper cars

Bottas' mental health column is brutal, but also shows how F1 is changing

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Bottas' mental health column is brutal, but also shows how F1 is changing

How Apple TV deal helps F1 tap into US sports culture

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How Apple TV deal helps F1 tap into US sports culture

Can Miami really be the start of a 'new' F1 season?

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Can Miami really be the start of a 'new' F1 season?

McLaren believes qualifying lift and coast "should no longer be a thing" after F1 changes

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McLaren believes qualifying lift and coast "should no longer be a thing" after F1 changes

Arvid Lindblad opens up on "fun" Liam Lawson partnership at Racing Bulls

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Arvid Lindblad opens up on "fun" Liam Lawson partnership at Racing Bulls

F1 bosses explain long-term push to fill 24-race calendar

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F1 bosses explain long-term push to fill 24-race calendar

Liam Lawson eyeing future Supercars outings

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Liam Lawson eyeing future Supercars outings

Colton Herta admits IndyCar absence "hurts a bit" during F2 season

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Colton Herta admits IndyCar absence "hurts a bit" during F2 season

Alpine’s 2026 F1 form no surprise to Racing Bulls

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Alpine’s 2026 F1 form no surprise to Racing Bulls

Max Verstappen backs Gianpiero Lambiase McLaren F1 move: 'He’d be stupid not to take it'

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Max Verstappen backs Gianpiero Lambiase McLaren F1 move: 'He’d be stupid not to take it'

Red Bull snaps up Racing Bulls F1 tech chief as Dan Fallows starts new role

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Red Bull snaps up Racing Bulls F1 tech chief as Dan Fallows starts new role

Racing Bulls planning double upgrade due to enforced April break for F1

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Racing Bulls planning double upgrade due to enforced April break for F1

Why F1 drivers will always complain about new rules, according to Liam Lawson

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Why F1 drivers will always complain about new rules, according to Liam Lawson

F1 'needs to decide' on the next engine regulations this year – Stefano Domenicali

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F1 'needs to decide' on the next engine regulations this year – Stefano Domenicali

F1 2026 rules changes can happen in "continuous" steps – Racing Bulls

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F1 2026 rules changes can happen in "continuous" steps – Racing Bulls

F1 boss issues verdict on start of 2026 season, backs potential changes

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F1 boss issues verdict on start of 2026 season, backs potential changes

How every F1 2026 team performed so far, team by team

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How every F1 2026 team performed so far, team by team

Cadillac faces “biggest challenge” to close F1 gap, says Sergio Perez

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Cadillac faces “biggest challenge” to close F1 gap, says Sergio Perez

F1 relies on thousands of volunteers — here’s how many

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F1 relies on thousands of volunteers — here’s how many

F1's only rookie Arvid Lindblad settles in: "Why should there be pressure? I'm living the dream"

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F1's only rookie Arvid Lindblad settles in: "Why should there be pressure? I'm living the dream"

FIA reports "constructive dialogue" on F1 2026 tweaks, outlines decision timeline

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FIA reports "constructive dialogue" on F1 2026 tweaks, outlines decision timeline

Red Bull confirms Max Verstappen's F1 race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase will leave in 2028

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Red Bull confirms Max Verstappen's F1 race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase will leave in 2028

F2 to join F1 bill in Miami and Canada

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F2 to join F1 bill in Miami and Canada

What to expect from F1 power unit rules talks on Thursday

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What to expect from F1 power unit rules talks on Thursday

Damon Hill's standout memories from his 1996 F1 title-clinching race

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Damon Hill's standout memories from his 1996 F1 title-clinching race

Cadillac drivers identify the F1 team's next steps: "We need a second now"

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Cadillac drivers identify the F1 team's next steps: "We need a second now"

Which teams will benefit and lose out the most from F1's enforced April break

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Which teams will benefit and lose out the most from F1's enforced April break

Fred Vasseur pinpoints what boosted Ferrari's morale in Japan

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Fred Vasseur pinpoints what boosted Ferrari's morale in Japan

How F1's smallest team has weathered the 2026 storm and started thriving

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How F1's smallest team has weathered the 2026 storm and started thriving

Haas "doesn't see the ceiling" with impressive Oliver Bearman

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Haas "doesn't see the ceiling" with impressive Oliver Bearman

Pierre Gasly: "Too much negativity" around F1 2026 as driver skill still matters

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Pierre Gasly: "Too much negativity" around F1 2026 as driver skill still matters

Why Aston Martin has no need to “make peace” with Honda

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Why Aston Martin has no need to “make peace” with Honda

Miami will be the start of a "new F1 championship", here's why

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Miami will be the start of a "new F1 championship", here's why

George Russell, Formula 1 and an exercise in patience

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George Russell, Formula 1 and an exercise in patience

Is McLaren back in the game? The factors behind its Japan F1 podium

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Is McLaren back in the game? The factors behind its Japan F1 podium

Toto Wolff "in two minds" on Christian Horner F1 return: "He's broken a lot of glass"

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Toto Wolff "in two minds" on Christian Horner F1 return: "He's broken a lot of glass"

Winners and losers from F1's fraught Japanese Grand Prix

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Winners and losers from F1's fraught Japanese Grand Prix

Cadillac no longer last after beating Aston Martin in Suzuka qualifying

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Cadillac no longer last after beating Aston Martin in Suzuka qualifying

"Hurts your soul": Why F1 drivers were so upset after Suzuka qualifying

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"Hurts your soul": Why F1 drivers were so upset after Suzuka qualifying