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Filip Cleeren
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Filip Cleeren

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.

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Alpine: "Shock" of having slowest F1 car triggered tech revamp

Alpine: "Shock" of having slowest F1 car triggered tech revamp

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Alpine: "Shock" of having slowest F1 car triggered tech revamp Alpine: "Shock" of having slowest F1 car triggered tech revamp
Hulkenberg: Smaller F1 teams need "unorthodox" strategies to score points

Hulkenberg: Smaller F1 teams need "unorthodox" strategies to score points

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Hulkenberg: Smaller F1 teams need "unorthodox" strategies to score points Hulkenberg: Smaller F1 teams need "unorthodox" strategies to score points
Which F1 team has improved the most in 2024?

Which F1 team has improved the most in 2024?

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Which F1 team has improved the most in 2024? Which F1 team has improved the most in 2024?
How Raikkonen's former race engineer became F1 TV's latest pundit

How Raikkonen's former race engineer became F1 TV's latest pundit

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How Raikkonen's former race engineer became F1 TV's latest pundit How Raikkonen's former race engineer became F1 TV's latest pundit
McLaren targets "race six or seven" for first major 2024 F1 upgrade

McLaren targets "race six or seven" for first major 2024 F1 upgrade

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McLaren targets "race six or seven" for first major 2024 F1 upgrade McLaren targets "race six or seven" for first major 2024 F1 upgrade
Steiner: 'I stayed at Haas F1 team too long'

Steiner: 'I stayed at Haas F1 team too long'

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Steiner: 'I stayed at Haas F1 team too long' Steiner: 'I stayed at Haas F1 team too long'
Leclerc: "A matter of time" before Ferrari puts Red Bull under pressure in F1

Leclerc: "A matter of time" before Ferrari puts Red Bull under pressure in F1

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Leclerc: "A matter of time" before Ferrari puts Red Bull under pressure in F1 Leclerc: "A matter of time" before Ferrari puts Red Bull under pressure in F1
Hulkenberg will "return the favour" to Magnussen for Jeddah F1 help

Hulkenberg will "return the favour" to Magnussen for Jeddah F1 help

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Hulkenberg will "return the favour" to Magnussen for Jeddah F1 help Hulkenberg will "return the favour" to Magnussen for Jeddah F1 help
RB F1 car "among those which look the least" like 2023 Red Bull

RB F1 car "among those which look the least" like 2023 Red Bull

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RB F1 car "among those which look the least" like 2023 Red Bull RB F1 car "among those which look the least" like 2023 Red Bull
Ricciardo: RB has identified a few flaws with F1 car

Ricciardo: RB has identified a few flaws with F1 car

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Ricciardo: RB has identified a few flaws with F1 car Ricciardo: RB has identified a few flaws with F1 car
Hulkenberg point in F1 Saudi Arabian GP like "gold dust" for Haas

Hulkenberg point in F1 Saudi Arabian GP like "gold dust" for Haas

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Hulkenberg point in F1 Saudi Arabian GP like "gold dust" for Haas Hulkenberg point in F1 Saudi Arabian GP like "gold dust" for Haas
Haas concedes Magnussen should have let Tsunoda pass in Saudi F1 GP

Haas concedes Magnussen should have let Tsunoda pass in Saudi F1 GP

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Haas concedes Magnussen should have let Tsunoda pass in Saudi F1 GP Haas concedes Magnussen should have let Tsunoda pass in Saudi F1 GP
Haas: Bearman deserves F1 chance, but 2025 seat not a given

Haas: Bearman deserves F1 chance, but 2025 seat not a given

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Haas: Bearman deserves F1 chance, but 2025 seat not a given Haas: Bearman deserves F1 chance, but 2025 seat not a given
Bearman: Hamilton "pulling me out of the car" after physical F1 debut

Bearman: Hamilton "pulling me out of the car" after physical F1 debut

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Bearman: Hamilton "pulling me out of the car" after physical F1 debut Bearman: Hamilton "pulling me out of the car" after physical F1 debut
Why Norris didn't get a jump start penalty in F1 Saudi Arabian GP

Why Norris didn't get a jump start penalty in F1 Saudi Arabian GP

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Why Norris didn't get a jump start penalty in F1 Saudi Arabian GP Why Norris didn't get a jump start penalty in F1 Saudi Arabian GP
Bearman: I can't do more to prove F1 worth after Saudi Arabian GP

Bearman: I can't do more to prove F1 worth after Saudi Arabian GP

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Bearman: I can't do more to prove F1 worth after Saudi Arabian GP Bearman: I can't do more to prove F1 worth after Saudi Arabian GP
Ricciardo: Lack of Q2 pace in Jeddah F1 qualifying a "mystery"

Ricciardo: Lack of Q2 pace in Jeddah F1 qualifying a "mystery"

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Ricciardo: Lack of Q2 pace in Jeddah F1 qualifying a "mystery" Ricciardo: Lack of Q2 pace in Jeddah F1 qualifying a "mystery"
Why Verstappen's Red Bull F1 fate is tied to Marko's

Why Verstappen's Red Bull F1 fate is tied to Marko's

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Why Verstappen's Red Bull F1 fate is tied to Marko's Why Verstappen's Red Bull F1 fate is tied to Marko's
Who is Sainz's F1 Saudi Arabian GP replacement Oliver Bearman?

Who is Sainz's F1 Saudi Arabian GP replacement Oliver Bearman?

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Who is Sainz's F1 Saudi Arabian GP replacement Oliver Bearman? Who is Sainz's F1 Saudi Arabian GP replacement Oliver Bearman?
Bearman replaces Sainz at Ferrari for Saudi Arabian GP after appendicitis diagnosis

Bearman replaces Sainz at Ferrari for Saudi Arabian GP after appendicitis diagnosis

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Bearman replaces Sainz at Ferrari for Saudi Arabian GP after appendicitis diagnosis Bearman replaces Sainz at Ferrari for Saudi Arabian GP after appendicitis diagnosis
More robust Ferrari 2024 F1 car "not scaring" Leclerc and Sainz anymore

More robust Ferrari 2024 F1 car "not scaring" Leclerc and Sainz anymore

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More robust Ferrari 2024 F1 car "not scaring" Leclerc and Sainz anymore More robust Ferrari 2024 F1 car "not scaring" Leclerc and Sainz anymore
Hamilton warned, Mercedes fined for impeding in Saudi F1 practice

Hamilton warned, Mercedes fined for impeding in Saudi F1 practice

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Hamilton warned, Mercedes fined for impeding in Saudi F1 practice Hamilton warned, Mercedes fined for impeding in Saudi F1 practice
Sainz: Illness made Saudi F1 practice "a very difficult day"

Sainz: Illness made Saudi F1 practice "a very difficult day"

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Sainz: Illness made Saudi F1 practice "a very difficult day" Sainz: Illness made Saudi F1 practice "a very difficult day"
Horner: Intrusion on family has to stop following investigation

Horner: Intrusion on family has to stop following investigation

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Horner: Intrusion on family has to stop following investigation Horner: Intrusion on family has to stop following investigation
Piastri: F1's "chasing pack is not too far behind" Red Bull

Piastri: F1's "chasing pack is not too far behind" Red Bull

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Piastri: F1's "chasing pack is not too far behind" Red Bull Piastri: F1's "chasing pack is not too far behind" Red Bull
Bahrain no guarantee Haas F1 tyre issue is fully solved, admits Komatsu

Bahrain no guarantee Haas F1 tyre issue is fully solved, admits Komatsu

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Bahrain no guarantee Haas F1 tyre issue is fully solved, admits Komatsu Bahrain no guarantee Haas F1 tyre issue is fully solved, admits Komatsu
Gasly sees "positive changes" at Alpine F1 despite "surprise" tech departures

Gasly sees "positive changes" at Alpine F1 despite "surprise" tech departures

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Gasly sees "positive changes" at Alpine F1 despite "surprise" tech departures Gasly sees "positive changes" at Alpine F1 despite "surprise" tech departures
Former Alpine F1 veteran Bell joins Aston Martin

Former Alpine F1 veteran Bell joins Aston Martin

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Former Alpine F1 veteran Bell joins Aston Martin Former Alpine F1 veteran Bell joins Aston Martin
Sainz relieved to have Ferrari F1 car he can "attack" with

Sainz relieved to have Ferrari F1 car he can "attack" with

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Sainz relieved to have Ferrari F1 car he can "attack" with Sainz relieved to have Ferrari F1 car he can "attack" with
What Verstappen's outlook on racing in F1 says about his next move

What Verstappen's outlook on racing in F1 says about his next move

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What Verstappen's outlook on racing in F1 says about his next move What Verstappen's outlook on racing in F1 says about his next move
McLaren needs "two big steps" to catch F1 rivals Ferrari and Red Bull

McLaren needs "two big steps" to catch F1 rivals Ferrari and Red Bull

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McLaren needs "two big steps" to catch F1 rivals Ferrari and Red Bull McLaren needs "two big steps" to catch F1 rivals Ferrari and Red Bull
Norris: Bahrain F1 pace "a good sign" as McLaren weakness remains

Norris: Bahrain F1 pace "a good sign" as McLaren weakness remains

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Norris: Bahrain F1 pace "a good sign" as McLaren weakness remains Norris: Bahrain F1 pace "a good sign" as McLaren weakness remains
Alonso: Aston Martin back to normal after exceptional Bahrain F1 qualifying

Alonso: Aston Martin back to normal after exceptional Bahrain F1 qualifying

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Alonso: Aston Martin back to normal after exceptional Bahrain F1 qualifying Alonso: Aston Martin back to normal after exceptional Bahrain F1 qualifying
Leclerc had "more than 100 degrees split" in brake temperature in F1 Bahrain GP

Leclerc had "more than 100 degrees split" in brake temperature in F1 Bahrain GP

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Leclerc had "more than 100 degrees split" in brake temperature in F1 Bahrain GP Leclerc had "more than 100 degrees split" in brake temperature in F1 Bahrain GP
Ricciardo "grumpy" after messy Bahrain F1 qualifying

Ricciardo "grumpy" after messy Bahrain F1 qualifying

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Ricciardo "grumpy" after messy Bahrain F1 qualifying Ricciardo "grumpy" after messy Bahrain F1 qualifying
McLaren had pace for "second or third" on tight Bahrain F1 grid

McLaren had pace for "second or third" on tight Bahrain F1 grid

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McLaren had pace for "second or third" on tight Bahrain F1 grid McLaren had pace for "second or third" on tight Bahrain F1 grid
Ocon: Alpine must keep chin up through tough F1 2024 start

Ocon: Alpine must keep chin up through tough F1 2024 start

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Ocon: Alpine must keep chin up through tough F1 2024 start Ocon: Alpine must keep chin up through tough F1 2024 start
Alonso: Aston Martin's F1 qualifying pace a "massive surprise"

Alonso: Aston Martin's F1 qualifying pace a "massive surprise"

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Alonso: Aston Martin's F1 qualifying pace a "massive surprise" Alonso: Aston Martin's F1 qualifying pace a "massive surprise"
Engine mode hid Red Bull's real pace in Bahrain F1 practice

Engine mode hid Red Bull's real pace in Bahrain F1 practice

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Engine mode hid Red Bull's real pace in Bahrain F1 practice Engine mode hid Red Bull's real pace in Bahrain F1 practice
Piastri wary of Red Bull "sandbags" coming off in Bahrain F1 qualifying

Piastri wary of Red Bull "sandbags" coming off in Bahrain F1 qualifying

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Piastri wary of Red Bull "sandbags" coming off in Bahrain F1 qualifying Piastri wary of Red Bull "sandbags" coming off in Bahrain F1 qualifying
Mercedes "not getting carried away" with surprising Bahrain F1 pace

Mercedes "not getting carried away" with surprising Bahrain F1 pace

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Mercedes "not getting carried away" with surprising Bahrain F1 pace Mercedes "not getting carried away" with surprising Bahrain F1 pace
Russell: Mercedes has listened to Hamilton's wishes on 2024 F1 car

Russell: Mercedes has listened to Hamilton's wishes on 2024 F1 car

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Russell: Mercedes has listened to Hamilton's wishes on 2024 F1 car Russell: Mercedes has listened to Hamilton's wishes on 2024 F1 car
Ricciardo: "People will calm down" about RB's F1 performance

Ricciardo: "People will calm down" about RB's F1 performance

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Ricciardo: "People will calm down" about RB's F1 performance Ricciardo: "People will calm down" about RB's F1 performance
Russell: Bouncing main issue with Mercedes W15 F1 car

Russell: Bouncing main issue with Mercedes W15 F1 car

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Ricciardo: 2025 Red Bull F1 seat a goal, not a focus

Ricciardo: 2025 Red Bull F1 seat a goal, not a focus

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Ricciardo: 2025 Red Bull F1 seat a goal, not a focus Ricciardo: 2025 Red Bull F1 seat a goal, not a focus
Hamilton: Diversity push a priority in Ferrari F1 talks

Hamilton: Diversity push a priority in Ferrari F1 talks

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Hamilton: Diversity push a priority in Ferrari F1 talks Hamilton: Diversity push a priority in Ferrari F1 talks
Mercedes focused on improving F1 qualifying pace with W15

Mercedes focused on improving F1 qualifying pace with W15

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Mercedes focused on improving F1 qualifying pace with W15 Mercedes focused on improving F1 qualifying pace with W15
Norris: McLaren F1 team still a long way behind Red Bull and Ferrari

Norris: McLaren F1 team still a long way behind Red Bull and Ferrari

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Norris: McLaren F1 team still a long way behind Red Bull and Ferrari Norris: McLaren F1 team still a long way behind Red Bull and Ferrari
2024 Bahrain F1 test: Leclerc fastest from Russell on final day

2024 Bahrain F1 test: Leclerc fastest from Russell on final day

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2024 Bahrain F1 test: Sainz quickest from Perez on Day 2

2024 Bahrain F1 test: Sainz quickest from Perez on Day 2

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Drive To Survive Season 6 Review: Netflix's 2023 F1 retrospective won't change opinions

Drive To Survive Season 6 Review: Netflix's 2023 F1 retrospective won't change opinions

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Drive To Survive Season 6 Review: Netflix's 2023 F1 retrospective won't change opinions Drive To Survive Season 6 Review: Netflix's 2023 F1 retrospective won't change opinions
2024 Bahrain F1 test: Verstappen heads first day by 1.1s from Norris

2024 Bahrain F1 test: Verstappen heads first day by 1.1s from Norris

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Why tight-grid concerns weigh heavy on F1 teams in testing

Why tight-grid concerns weigh heavy on F1 teams in testing

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Why tight-grid concerns weigh heavy on F1 teams in testing Why tight-grid concerns weigh heavy on F1 teams in testing
Norris already worked on reducing errors as F1 field tightens

Norris already worked on reducing errors as F1 field tightens

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Norris already worked on reducing errors as F1 field tightens Norris already worked on reducing errors as F1 field tightens
Tsunoda: New RB F1 car already feels like a "really big step"

Tsunoda: New RB F1 car already feels like a "really big step"

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Tsunoda: New RB F1 car already feels like a "really big step" Tsunoda: New RB F1 car already feels like a "really big step"
Stella: F1 development curve will flatten amid third year of rules cycle

Stella: F1 development curve will flatten amid third year of rules cycle

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Stella: F1 development curve will flatten amid third year of rules cycle Stella: F1 development curve will flatten amid third year of rules cycle
Alonso: Three days of single-car testing "unfair" on F1 drivers

Alonso: Three days of single-car testing "unfair" on F1 drivers

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Alonso: Three days of single-car testing "unfair" on F1 drivers Alonso: Three days of single-car testing "unfair" on F1 drivers
McLaren targets early F1 2024 upgrades in three key areas

McLaren targets early F1 2024 upgrades in three key areas

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McLaren targets early F1 2024 upgrades in three key areas McLaren targets early F1 2024 upgrades in three key areas
McLaren unveils new MCL38 F1 car for 2024

McLaren unveils new MCL38 F1 car for 2024

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McLaren unveils new MCL38 F1 car for 2024 McLaren unveils new MCL38 F1 car for 2024
Albon: New Williams F1 car feels "very different" in the simulator

Albon: New Williams F1 car feels "very different" in the simulator

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Albon: New Williams F1 car feels "very different" in the simulator Albon: New Williams F1 car feels "very different" in the simulator

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