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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.

Latest articles by Filip Cleeren

Why Norris's China F1 sprint pole lap was deleted and reinstated

Why Norris's China F1 sprint pole lap was deleted and reinstated

Formula 1
Formula 1
Chinese GP
Why Norris's China F1 sprint pole lap was deleted and reinstated
Perez: Red Bull can be more resilient to graining after Melbourne

Perez: Red Bull can be more resilient to graining after Melbourne

Formula 1
Formula 1
Chinese GP
Perez: Red Bull can be more resilient to graining after Melbourne
COTA: F1 and MotoGP double-header possible but not probable

COTA: F1 and MotoGP double-header possible but not probable

Formula 1
Formula 1
United States GP
COTA: F1 and MotoGP double-header possible but not probable
Bottas: Permanent fix for Sauber F1 pitstop woes "by Imola"

Bottas: Permanent fix for Sauber F1 pitstop woes "by Imola"

Formula 1
Formula 1
Chinese GP
Bottas: Permanent fix for Sauber F1 pitstop woes "by Imola"
Why F1 teams are racing into the unknown in China

Why F1 teams are racing into the unknown in China

Formula 1
Formula 1
Chinese GP
Why F1 teams are racing into the unknown in China
Honda targets F1 title bid with Aston Martin from 2026

Honda targets F1 title bid with Aston Martin from 2026

Formula 1
Formula 1
Chinese GP
Honda targets F1 title bid with Aston Martin from 2026
F1 publishes sustainability report amid 2030 net zero push

F1 publishes sustainability report amid 2030 net zero push

Formula 1
Formula 1
F1 publishes sustainability report amid 2030 net zero push
Alpine fast-tracks F1 floor upgrade to China amid recovery push

Alpine fast-tracks F1 floor upgrade to China amid recovery push

Formula 1
Formula 1
Chinese GP
Alpine fast-tracks F1 floor upgrade to China amid recovery push
McLaren F1 team bracing for "damage limitation" in Chinese GP

McLaren F1 team bracing for "damage limitation" in Chinese GP

Formula 1
Formula 1
Chinese GP
McLaren F1 team bracing for "damage limitation" in Chinese GP
Verstappen: Not smart to pick returning  China for F1 sprint weekend

Verstappen: Not smart to pick returning China for F1 sprint weekend

Formula 1
Formula 1
Chinese GP
Verstappen: Not smart to pick returning China for F1 sprint weekend
Suzuka remains keen to add Super Formula to F1 Japan bill

Suzuka remains keen to add Super Formula to F1 Japan bill

Formula 1
Formula 1
Japanese GP
Suzuka remains keen to add Super Formula to F1 Japan bill
McLaren hopes to "outdevelop" F1 rivals in "race of upgrades"

McLaren hopes to "outdevelop" F1 rivals in "race of upgrades"

Formula 1
Formula 1
Japanese GP
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

Alonso will be "first to raise my hand" if he loses F1 edge at 45

Formula 1
Formula 1
Japanese GP
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

Honda hopes Verstappen relationship won’t end for good in F1 2026

Formula 1
Formula 1
Honda hopes Verstappen relationship won’t end for good in F1 2026
The unfinished business behind Alonso's new F1 deal

The unfinished business behind Alonso's new F1 deal

Formula 1
Formula 1
The unfinished business behind Alonso's new F1 deal
Alonso: Reuniting with Honda in F1 2026 "motivating"

Alonso: Reuniting with Honda in F1 2026 "motivating"

Formula 1
Formula 1
Alonso: Reuniting with Honda in F1 2026 "motivating"
Alonso: "Lifetime project" at Aston Martin key to new F1 deal

Alonso: "Lifetime project" at Aston Martin key to new F1 deal

Formula 1
Formula 1
Alonso: "Lifetime project" at Aston Martin key to new F1 deal
Alonso commits to Aston Martin with new F1 deal

Alonso commits to Aston Martin with new F1 deal

Formula 1
Formula 1
Alonso commits to Aston Martin with new F1 deal
Mercedes explains F1 Japan one-stop strategy attempt

Mercedes explains F1 Japan one-stop strategy attempt

Formula 1
Formula 1
Japanese GP
Mercedes explains F1 Japan one-stop strategy attempt
Why 'too senior' Sanchez left McLaren F1 after three months

Why 'too senior' Sanchez left McLaren F1 after three months

Formula 1
Formula 1
Japanese GP
Why 'too senior' Sanchez left McLaren F1 after three months
Sainz: Better F1 car the biggest factor behind Ferrari strategy jump

Sainz: Better F1 car the biggest factor behind Ferrari strategy jump

Formula 1
Formula 1
Japanese GP
Sainz: Better F1 car the biggest factor behind Ferrari strategy jump
Why Mercedes' Japan F1 podium claims seem far-fetched

Why Mercedes' Japan F1 podium claims seem far-fetched

Formula 1
Formula 1
Japanese GP
Why Mercedes' Japan F1 podium claims seem far-fetched
Sainz thought Japan F1 podium was "not possible" until "mega" final stint

Sainz thought Japan F1 podium was "not possible" until "mega" final stint

Formula 1
Formula 1
Japanese GP
Sainz thought Japan F1 podium was "not possible" until "mega" final stint
Norris "fighting a losing battle" against quicker Ferrari F1 cars in Japan

Norris "fighting a losing battle" against quicker Ferrari F1 cars in Japan

Formula 1
Formula 1
Japanese GP
Norris "fighting a losing battle" against quicker Ferrari F1 cars in Japan
Albon worried about Williams F1 spares "before I even hit the wall"

Albon worried about Williams F1 spares "before I even hit the wall"

Formula 1
Formula 1
Japanese GP
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

Why there will be no place to hide for F1 teams in Suzuka

Formula 1
Formula 1
Japanese GP
Why there will be no place to hide for F1 teams in Suzuka
McLaren unveils first one-off 2024 F1 livery for Japan GP

McLaren unveils first one-off 2024 F1 livery for Japan GP

Formula 1
Formula 1
Japanese GP
McLaren unveils first one-off 2024 F1 livery for Japan GP
Verstappen: "No need to panic" over Red Bull's 2026 F1 engines

Verstappen: "No need to panic" over Red Bull's 2026 F1 engines

Formula 1
Formula 1
Verstappen: "No need to panic" over Red Bull's 2026 F1 engines
How Verstappen is keeping the F1 driver market hostage

How Verstappen is keeping the F1 driver market hostage

Formula 1
Formula 1
How Verstappen is keeping the F1 driver market hostage
The day Montoya gave F1 a shock to the system

The day Montoya gave F1 a shock to the system

Formula 1
Formula 1
The day Montoya gave F1 a shock to the system
McLaren will need "another 12 months" to fix F1 weaknesses

McLaren will need "another 12 months" to fix F1 weaknesses

Formula 1
Formula 1
McLaren will need "another 12 months" to fix F1 weaknesses
Norris: F1 will have to "wait for 2026" for big shake-up

Norris: F1 will have to "wait for 2026" for big shake-up

Formula 1
Formula 1
Norris: F1 will have to "wait for 2026" for big shake-up
Williams will have two F1 cars "without too many issues" in Japan

Williams will have two F1 cars "without too many issues" in Japan

Formula 1
Formula 1
Australian GP
Williams will have two F1 cars "without too many issues" in Japan
Mercedes uncovers biggest clue on 2024 F1 struggles

Mercedes uncovers biggest clue on 2024 F1 struggles

Formula 1
Formula 1
Australian GP
Mercedes uncovers biggest clue on 2024 F1 struggles
Norris: "Silly" for people to still underrate Sainz in F1

Norris: "Silly" for people to still underrate Sainz in F1

Formula 1
Formula 1
Australian GP
Norris: "Silly" for people to still underrate Sainz in F1
Steiner: Haas "wrong" to downplay 2024 F1 expectations

Steiner: Haas "wrong" to downplay 2024 F1 expectations

Formula 1
Formula 1
Steiner: Haas "wrong" to downplay 2024 F1 expectations
Krack: Alonso "would never put anyone in harm's way" amid Australia F1 penalty

Krack: Alonso "would never put anyone in harm's way" amid Australia F1 penalty

Formula 1
Formula 1
Australian GP
Krack: Alonso "would never put anyone in harm's way" amid Australia F1 penalty
Former Haas F1 chief Steiner to be Miami GP ambassador

Former Haas F1 chief Steiner to be Miami GP ambassador

Formula 1
Formula 1
Miami GP
Former Haas F1 chief Steiner to be Miami GP ambassador
Albon: Williams 'needed to capitalise' on F1 Australian GP attrition

Albon: Williams 'needed to capitalise' on F1 Australian GP attrition

Formula 1
Formula 1
Australian GP
Albon: Williams 'needed to capitalise' on F1 Australian GP attrition
Horner "couldn't rule out" Sainz Red Bull F1 move

Horner "couldn't rule out" Sainz Red Bull F1 move

Formula 1
Formula 1
Australian GP
Horner "couldn't rule out" Sainz Red Bull F1 move
Red Bull junior Iwasa to contest F1 Japan FP1 for RB

Red Bull junior Iwasa to contest F1 Japan FP1 for RB

Formula 1
Formula 1
Australian GP
Red Bull junior Iwasa to contest F1 Japan FP1 for RB
Marko: Impressive Tsunoda must improve more for Red Bull F1 seat

Marko: Impressive Tsunoda must improve more for Red Bull F1 seat

Formula 1
Formula 1
Australian GP
Marko: Impressive Tsunoda must improve more for Red Bull F1 seat
Sainz feared F1 Australian GP "wasn't going to happen" before flight

Sainz feared F1 Australian GP "wasn't going to happen" before flight

Formula 1
Formula 1
Australian GP
Sainz feared F1 Australian GP "wasn't going to happen" before flight
Alonso slams "disappointing" penalty for Russell incident in F1 Australian GP

Alonso slams "disappointing" penalty for Russell incident in F1 Australian GP

Formula 1
Formula 1
Australian GP
Alonso slams "disappointing" penalty for Russell incident in F1 Australian GP
Perez: Sainz would have "absolutely" won F1 Australian GP against Verstappen

Perez: Sainz would have "absolutely" won F1 Australian GP against Verstappen

Formula 1
Formula 1
Australian GP
Perez: Sainz would have "absolutely" won F1 Australian GP against Verstappen
Piastri: McLaren F1 team orders "completely fair" in Australian GP

Piastri: McLaren F1 team orders "completely fair" in Australian GP

Formula 1
Formula 1
Australian GP
Piastri: McLaren F1 team orders "completely fair" in Australian GP
Sainz hails "rollercoaster" Australia F1 win after surgery

Sainz hails "rollercoaster" Australia F1 win after surgery

Formula 1
Formula 1
Australian GP
Sainz hails "rollercoaster" Australia F1 win after surgery
Verstappen suffered "stuck brake" from start of F1 Australian GP

Verstappen suffered "stuck brake" from start of F1 Australian GP

Formula 1
Formula 1
Australian GP
Verstappen suffered "stuck brake" from start of F1 Australian GP
Zhou set for F1 Australian GP pitlane start after damaging front wing

Zhou set for F1 Australian GP pitlane start after damaging front wing

Formula 1
Formula 1
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

Norris: Australia layout the main factor behind improving McLaren F1 form

Formula 1
Formula 1
Australian GP
Norris: Australia layout the main factor behind improving McLaren F1 form
Perez handed Australia F1 grid drop for impeding Hulkenberg

Perez handed Australia F1 grid drop for impeding Hulkenberg

Formula 1
Formula 1
Australian GP
Perez handed Australia F1 grid drop for impeding Hulkenberg
Sainz "almost not believing" Australia F1 front row after surgery

Sainz "almost not believing" Australia F1 front row after surgery

Formula 1
Formula 1
Australian GP
Sainz "almost not believing" Australia F1 front row after surgery
Four-time F1 world champion Vettel to test Porsche's Le Mans hypercar

Four-time F1 world champion Vettel to test Porsche's Le Mans hypercar

Le Mans
Le Mans
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

Williams withdraws Sargeant from Australian GP as Albon gets his F1 car

Formula 1
Formula 1
Australian GP
Williams withdraws Sargeant from Australian GP as Albon gets his F1 car
Ocon interview: "I had the weight of my family on my shoulders"

Ocon interview: "I had the weight of my family on my shoulders"

Formula 1
Formula 1
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

Why Aston Martin's qualifying-vs-race balance has reversed in F1 2024

Formula 1
Formula 1
Why Aston Martin's qualifying-vs-race balance has reversed in F1 2024
McLaren will "protect" Piastri from busy Melbourne F1 schedule

McLaren will "protect" Piastri from busy Melbourne F1 schedule

Formula 1
Formula 1
McLaren will "protect" Piastri from busy Melbourne F1 schedule
Alpine: "Shock" of having slowest F1 car triggered tech revamp

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

Formula 1
Formula 1
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

Formula 1
Formula 1
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?

Formula 1
Formula 1
Saudi Arabian GP
Which F1 team has improved the most in 2024?

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