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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!
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"It's horribly painful" - Williams drops 2026 car upgrades to benefit 2027
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"It's horribly painful" - Williams drops 2026 car upgrades to benefit 2027
The impressive stats underpinning Liam Lawson's career-saving F1 season
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The impressive stats underpinning Liam Lawson's career-saving F1 season
Liam Lawson retained by Racing Bulls for 2027 alongside Arvid Lindblad
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Liam Lawson retained by Racing Bulls for 2027 alongside Arvid Lindblad
Mercedes explains "unusual" car behaviour behind Kimi Antonelli's costly Interlagos spin
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Mercedes explains "unusual" car behaviour behind Kimi Antonelli's costly Interlagos spin
Honda struggling to explain Lance Stroll’s 13th DNF of the season
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Honda struggling to explain Lance Stroll’s 13th DNF of the season
Laurent Mekies: Liam Lawson’s fate has nothing to do with me
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Laurent Mekies: Liam Lawson’s fate has nothing to do with me
How the Racing Bulls pendulum is swinging back towards undeniable Liam Lawson
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How the Racing Bulls pendulum is swinging back towards undeniable Liam Lawson
How Max Verstappen beat Red Bull's own simulation tools with P2 in Brazil
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How Max Verstappen beat Red Bull's own simulation tools with P2 in Brazil
Red Bull boss hails Max Verstappen's Brazil podium: "He's beating the sim on a regular basis"
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Red Bull boss hails Max Verstappen's Brazil podium: "He's beating the sim on a regular basis"
Winners and losers from F1's chaotic Brazilian Grand Prix
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Winners and losers from F1's chaotic Brazilian Grand Prix
F1 Brazilian GP: Lando Norris wins in mixed conditions, Mercedes clinch constructors’ title
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F1 Brazilian GP: Lando Norris wins in mixed conditions, Mercedes clinch constructors’ title
McLaren’s 2027-spec front wing is making its F1 car more predictable
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McLaren’s 2027-spec front wing is making its F1 car more predictable
George Russell's Brazilian GP qualifying fury explained: "Pole was there for the taking"
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George Russell's Brazilian GP qualifying fury explained: "Pole was there for the taking"
F1 Brazilian GP: Lando Norris takes pole in soaking wet qualifying
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F1 Brazilian GP: Lando Norris takes pole in soaking wet qualifying
Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen hit with F1 grid penalties for Brazilian GP
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Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen hit with F1 grid penalties for Brazilian GP
F1 retains Brazilian GP until 2035 with fresh Sao Paulo deal
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F1 retains Brazilian GP until 2035 with fresh Sao Paulo deal
Racing Bulls promises "right decision" as Liam Lawson's F1 future remains in doubt
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Racing Bulls promises "right decision" as Liam Lawson's F1 future remains in doubt
F1 Brazilian GP: Kimi Antonelli fastest in tricky FP2
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F1 Brazilian GP: Kimi Antonelli fastest in tricky FP2
"We failed so we had to react" - Fred Vasseur on Ferrari driver talks and Mexico F1 fallout
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"We failed so we had to react" - Fred Vasseur on Ferrari driver talks and Mexico F1 fallout
Colton Herta qualifies for F1 superlicence as Valtteri Bottas remains bullish on 2027 seat
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Colton Herta qualifies for F1 superlicence as Valtteri Bottas remains bullish on 2027 seat
"Exhausted" George Russell set for Brazilian F1 grid penalty
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"Exhausted" George Russell set for Brazilian F1 grid penalty
Kimi Antonelli: “My 2027 preparation starts now” after F1 title triumph
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Kimi Antonelli: “My 2027 preparation starts now” after F1 title triumph
George Russell opens up on mental exhaustion after frustrating 2026 F1 season
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George Russell opens up on mental exhaustion after frustrating 2026 F1 season
Kimi Antonelli opens up on "very emotional" visit to Ayrton Senna's family estate
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Kimi Antonelli opens up on "very emotional" visit to Ayrton Senna's family estate
Lewis Hamilton admits his outspoken nature has made Ferrari move more difficult
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Lewis Hamilton admits his outspoken nature has made Ferrari move more difficult
Lewis Hamilton criticises Charles Leclerc: 'It was the same with Sebastian Vettel, the same with Carlos Sainz'
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Lewis Hamilton criticises Charles Leclerc: 'It was the same with Sebastian Vettel, the same with Carlos Sainz'
How raw talent Rafa Camara feels ahead of 'very surprising' F1 home debut in Brazil
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How raw talent Rafa Camara feels ahead of 'very surprising' F1 home debut in Brazil
Colton Herta to run Cadillac FP1 in Brazil as FIA superlicence quest continues
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Colton Herta to run Cadillac FP1 in Brazil as FIA superlicence quest continues
Rafael Camara to debut in F1 Brazil GP as Esteban Ocon out at Haas
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Rafael Camara to debut in F1 Brazil GP as Esteban Ocon out at Haas
Winners and losers from F1's record-breaking Mexico Grand Prix
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Winners and losers from F1's record-breaking Mexico Grand Prix
Emotional Kimi Antonelli left "speechless" by maiden F1 world title in Mexico
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Emotional Kimi Antonelli left "speechless" by maiden F1 world title in Mexico
F1 Mexico GP: Kimi Antonelli clinches world title as Max Verstappen holds off Lewis Hamilton for victory
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F1 Mexico GP: Kimi Antonelli clinches world title as Max Verstappen holds off Lewis Hamilton for victory
Esteban Ocon issues statement after Haas benching, denies physical altercation rumours
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Esteban Ocon issues statement after Haas benching, denies physical altercation rumours
Lewis Hamilton buoyed by historic first Ferrari F1 pole: "I still love what I do"
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Lewis Hamilton buoyed by historic first Ferrari F1 pole: "I still love what I do"
F1 Mexico GP: Lewis Hamilton beats George Russell and Charles Leclerc to pole
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F1 Mexico GP: Lewis Hamilton beats George Russell and Charles Leclerc to pole
F1 Mexico GP: Lando Norris tops final practice by 0.001s from Kimi Antonelli
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F1 Mexico GP: Lando Norris tops final practice by 0.001s from Kimi Antonelli
Audi pays tribute as F1 stalwart Beat Zehnder set for exit
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Audi pays tribute as F1 stalwart Beat Zehnder set for exit
George Russell predicts key Ferrari "advantage" at F1 Mexican GP
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George Russell predicts key Ferrari "advantage" at F1 Mexican GP
Alex Albon dismisses Fernando Alonso criticism: 'F1 has no more pay drivers'
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Alex Albon dismisses Fernando Alonso criticism: 'F1 has no more pay drivers'
Sergio Perez signs fresh Cadillac F1 deal until 2029
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Sergio Perez signs fresh Cadillac F1 deal until 2029
Audi F1 power unit division brings back CEO role
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Audi F1 power unit division brings back CEO role
FIA partners with AWS to help drive future F1 regulations
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FIA partners with AWS to help drive future F1 regulations
George Russell F1 title chances defended by Toto Wolff after Helmut Marko comments
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George Russell F1 title chances defended by Toto Wolff after Helmut Marko comments
Toto Wolff dismisses Helmut Marko's Russell theory: "He still has what it takes"
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Toto Wolff dismisses Helmut Marko's Russell theory: "He still has what it takes"
Why McLaren gave team order to Oscar Piastri in F1 US GP
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Why McLaren gave team order to Oscar Piastri in F1 US GP
Herta endorses IndyCar’s international return with Barcelona while marveling at Palou’s dominance
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Herta endorses IndyCar’s international return with Barcelona while marveling at Palou’s dominance
Winners and losers from F1's United States Grand Prix
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Winners and losers from F1's United States Grand Prix
F1 United States GP: Kimi Antonelli takes dominant victory - but no title
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F1 United States GP: Kimi Antonelli takes dominant victory - but no title
Inside COTA's Turn 1 clubhouse and its plans to build a second track
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Inside COTA's Turn 1 clubhouse and its plans to build a second track
Kimi Antonelli delivers Austin surprise pole in tricky Mercedes: "Finally we're seeing the results"
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Kimi Antonelli delivers Austin surprise pole in tricky Mercedes: "Finally we're seeing the results"
F1 United States GP: Kimi Antonelli takes pole with George Russell sixth
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F1 United States GP: Kimi Antonelli takes pole with George Russell sixth
Colton Herta savours "super special" Austin homecoming as 2027 uncertainty remains
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Colton Herta savours "super special" Austin homecoming as 2027 uncertainty remains
F1 United States GP: Lewis Hamilton pips Max Verstappen in FP3
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F1 United States GP: Lewis Hamilton pips Max Verstappen in FP3
Kimi Antonelli hails "step forward" at United States GP as Mercedes chips away at upgrades
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Kimi Antonelli hails "step forward" at United States GP as Mercedes chips away at upgrades
F1 United States GP: Charles Leclerc completes perfect Friday by topping FP2
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F1 United States GP: Charles Leclerc completes perfect Friday by topping FP2
Exploring Ferrari's 'less than a tenth' US GP update package
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Exploring Ferrari's 'less than a tenth' US GP update package
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