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
Valtteri Bottas' unusual Miami F1 penalty explained
F1 power unit changes required but difficult before 2028, says McLaren
Why Toto Wolff thinks F1 2026 critics "should hide" after "spectacular" Miami GP
Winners and losers from F1's eventful Miami Grand Prix
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
"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
Bottas' mental health column is brutal, but also shows how F1 is changing
How Apple TV deal helps F1 tap into US sports culture
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
Arvid Lindblad opens up on "fun" Liam Lawson partnership at Racing Bulls
F1 bosses explain long-term push to fill 24-race calendar
Liam Lawson eyeing future Supercars outings
Colton Herta admits IndyCar absence "hurts a bit" during F2 season
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'
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
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
F1 2026 rules changes can happen in "continuous" steps – Racing Bulls
F1 boss issues verdict on start of 2026 season, backs potential changes
How every F1 2026 team performed so far, team by team
Cadillac faces “biggest challenge” to close F1 gap, says Sergio Perez
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"
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
F2 to join F1 bill in Miami and Canada
What to expect from F1 power unit rules talks on Thursday
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"
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
How F1's smallest team has weathered the 2026 storm and started thriving
Haas "doesn't see the ceiling" with impressive Oliver Bearman
Pierre Gasly: "Too much negativity" around F1 2026 as driver skill still matters
Why Aston Martin has no need to “make peace” with Honda
Miami will be the start of a "new F1 championship", here's why
George Russell, Formula 1 and an exercise in patience
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"
Winners and losers from F1's fraught Japanese Grand Prix
Cadillac no longer last after beating Aston Martin in Suzuka qualifying
"Hurts your soul": Why F1 drivers were so upset after Suzuka qualifying