After concluding his journalism studies in 2011 Filip decided to take the hard way 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. Filip first started contributing to Motorsport.com in the summer of 2015, helping to establish the Dutch language edition and regularly contributing to the global edition. Born and raised in Belgium and now settled in Barcelona, Spain, Filip actively covers the FIA WEC, F1 and other major series around the world in addition to his news editing duties, having transitioned fully to the global edition in February 2021.
Latest articles by Filip Cleeren
Sainz will have to "survive with what we have" in China F1 sprint
Hamilton expects to lose positions if China F1 sprint is dry
Why Norris's China F1 sprint pole lap was deleted and reinstated
Perez: Red Bull can be more resilient to graining after Melbourne
COTA: F1 and MotoGP double-header possible but not probable
Bottas: Permanent fix for Sauber F1 pitstop woes "by Imola"
Why F1 teams are racing into the unknown in China
Honda targets F1 title bid with Aston Martin from 2026
F1 publishes sustainability report amid 2030 net zero push
Alpine fast-tracks F1 floor upgrade to China amid recovery push
McLaren F1 team bracing for "damage limitation" in Chinese GP
Verstappen: Not smart to pick returning China for F1 sprint weekend
Suzuka remains keen to add Super Formula to F1 Japan bill
McLaren hopes to "outdevelop" F1 rivals in "race of upgrades"
Alonso will be "first to raise my hand" if he loses F1 edge at 45
Honda hopes Verstappen relationship won’t end for good in F1 2026
The unfinished business behind Alonso's new F1 deal
Alonso: Reuniting with Honda in F1 2026 "motivating"
Alonso: "Lifetime project" at Aston Martin key to new F1 deal
Alonso commits to Aston Martin with new F1 deal
Mercedes explains F1 Japan one-stop strategy attempt
Why 'too senior' Sanchez left McLaren F1 after three months
Sainz: Better F1 car the biggest factor behind Ferrari strategy jump
Why Mercedes' Japan F1 podium claims seem far-fetched
Sainz thought Japan F1 podium was "not possible" until "mega" final stint
Norris "fighting a losing battle" against quicker Ferrari F1 cars in Japan
Albon worried about Williams F1 spares "before I even hit the wall"
Why there will be no place to hide for F1 teams in Suzuka
McLaren unveils first one-off 2024 F1 livery for Japan GP
Verstappen: "No need to panic" over Red Bull's 2026 F1 engines
How Verstappen is keeping the F1 driver market hostage
The day Montoya gave F1 a shock to the system
McLaren will need "another 12 months" to fix F1 weaknesses
Norris: F1 will have to "wait for 2026" for big shake-up
Williams will have two F1 cars "without too many issues" in Japan
Mercedes uncovers biggest clue on 2024 F1 struggles
Norris: "Silly" for people to still underrate Sainz in F1
Steiner: Haas "wrong" to downplay 2024 F1 expectations
Krack: Alonso "would never put anyone in harm's way" amid Australia F1 penalty
Former Haas F1 chief Steiner to be Miami GP ambassador
Albon: Williams 'needed to capitalise' on F1 Australian GP attrition
Horner "couldn't rule out" Sainz Red Bull F1 move
Red Bull junior Iwasa to contest F1 Japan FP1 for RB
Marko: Impressive Tsunoda must improve more for Red Bull F1 seat
Sainz feared F1 Australian GP "wasn't going to happen" before flight
Alonso slams "disappointing" penalty for Russell incident in F1 Australian GP
Perez: Sainz would have "absolutely" won F1 Australian GP against Verstappen
Piastri: McLaren F1 team orders "completely fair" in Australian GP
Sainz hails "rollercoaster" Australia F1 win after surgery
Verstappen suffered "stuck brake" from start of F1 Australian GP
Zhou set for F1 Australian GP pitlane start after damaging front wing
Norris: Australia layout the main factor behind improving McLaren F1 form
Perez handed Australia F1 grid drop for impeding Hulkenberg
Sainz "almost not believing" Australia F1 front row after surgery
Four-time F1 world champion Vettel to test Porsche's Le Mans hypercar
Williams withdraws Sargeant from Australian GP as Albon gets his F1 car
Ocon interview: "I had the weight of my family on my shoulders"
Why Aston Martin's qualifying-vs-race balance has reversed in F1 2024
McLaren will "protect" Piastri from busy Melbourne F1 schedule
Alpine: "Shock" of having slowest F1 car triggered tech revamp
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