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
Racing Bulls driver Yuki Tsunoda summoned for restart infringement
Kimi Antonelli: Italian GP comeback win a "dream come true"
F1 Italian GP: Kimi Antonelli takes sensational home win from 19th at Monza
Huge crash knocks Charles Leclerc out of F1 Italian GP
WATCH: Sebastian Vettel pays emotional Michael Schumacher tribute in Ferrari F2002 - "I felt him a lot today"
How McLaren left itself exposed at the F1 Italian Grand Prix
George Russell frustrated with Max Verstappen qualifying antics: "He just slammed on the brakes"
"Something special here" - Pierre Gasly ecstatic to take maiden F1 pole in Monza
F1 Italian GP: Pierre Gasly takes shock maiden pole at Monza
F1 Italian GP: George Russell leads Lewis Hamilton in FP3
FIA's Court of Appeal responds to Flavio Briatore bias allegations
Why Kimi Antonelli’s Italian GP recovery may be tougher than expected
McLaren "not in the fight for Italian GP pole", admits downbeat Lando Norris
F1 Italian GP: George Russell outpaces Charles Leclerc in FP2
Flavio Briatore questions Monaco GP appeal integrity in explosive Monza press conference
Lando Norris' new race team received "a few hundred job requests"
F1 Italian GP: Charles Leclerc leads Ferrari 1-2 in FP1
Wild, sad or just slow? What drivers expect from F1's low-battery racing at Monza
Penalised Kimi Antonelli to go "full attack" at Monza F1 home race
FIA declares heat hazard for F1's Italian GP in Monza
Lando Norris launches race team, young driver programme
Isack Hadjar to miss Italian GP as Yuki Tsunoda returns to Racing Bulls
"We want to see Franco Colapinto" - Argentinian president pushes for F1 return
Red Bull confirms hire of key Aston Martin engineer as Gianpiero Lambiase replacement
McLaren to run rotating F1 rear wing in Italy, calls it H-wing
Why "mega difficult" ADUO upgrades haven't been a game changer in F1
Rivals copying Ferrari F1 aero designs "a good reward" for Maranello
How Ferrari can "push until the end" with F1 2026 upgrades, and why it will
Ferrari unveils Michael Schumacher-inspired F1 livery for Italian GP
Ferrari "can't leave more points on the table" with race execution
How Lewis Hamilton "shook the system" at Ferrari, but it couldn't fulfil all his wishes
How Fred Vasseur has been challenging Ferrari to take more risks
What Lando Norris' contract extension means for McLaren and Oscar Piastri
Lando Norris extends McLaren deal until F1 2030
Aston Martin warns of tougher F1 races to come
Franco Colapinto secures new Alpine deal for F1 2027
How a grateful Yuki Tsunoda found F1 closure as Dutch GP super-sub
Andrea Stella casts doubt on Mercedes’ claim it can’t afford F1 upgrades: “I actually don't believe you”
Lewis Hamilton apologises for Ferrari radio fury: "That wasn’t the best version of me"
“Fairness and integrity” of F1 at stake as FIA set to rule on Monaco controversy
FIA exploring legal options over abuse against F1 stewards following Franco Colapinto's Dutch GP penalty
How Nico Hulkenberg avoided a massive shunt with Audi team-mate Gabriel Bortoleto
Mercedes "hasn't got the money" to keep up with rival F1 upgrades
What Ferrari actually meant to do when Lewis Hamilton felt like a "guinea pig"
Mercedes confirms Kimi Antonelli grid penalty in Monza
Winners and losers from F1's chaotic Dutch Grand Prix
Carlos Sainz explains "fair" penalty for Alex Albon contact: "The worst possible outcome"
George Russell concedes Mercedes' Dutch GP team orders "the right decision"
Dutch F1 grand prix red flagged after huge Max Verstappen crash
Why McLaren thinks Ferrari is quickest in Zandvoort, but may well be stuck
Max Verstappen: Smaller team-mate gaps are down to "easier" cars as Andrea Stella disagrees
Liam Lawson: I always knew 2025 could have been different - now you do too
Why Williams problems are worse than previously known
"Nowhere near good enough" - McLaren puzzled by Dutch GP sprint struggles
Dune and dusted - F1 drivers mourn "old school" Zandvoort loss
Lewis Hamilton baffled by "completely different" Ferrari as Charles Leclerc nails "best" lap of 2026
"Difficult to stop the car" - Honda's new engine comes with fresh but expected driveability issues
Williams was "concerned about losing both" Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon before contract extensions
Fernando Alonso: No timeframe on confirming F1 future
“Something needed to change” – What Marcin Budkowski must fix at Cadillac F1