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
Oscar Piastri tears into "unacceptable" Carlos Sainz incident, accepts McLaren strategy
F1 Hungarian GP: Lando Norris takes first 2026 win as frustrated Oscar Piastri retires
McLaren responds to Oscar Piastri's "not ideal" upgrade frustration
Kimi Antonelli handed grid drop for yellow flag infringement in F1 Hungarian GP qualifying
George Russell to undergo Mercedes engine change, but avoids F1 Hungarian GP grid drop
Lewis Hamilton slapped with grid drop for impeding Oscar Piastri in F1 Hungarian GP qualifying
Kimi Antonelli risks grid drop as stewards launch Hungary F1 qualifying investigation
F1 Hungarian GP: Lando Norris pips Lewis Hamilton to nail biting pole position
F1 Hungarian GP: Lando Norris edges Lewis Hamilton in final Hungaroring practice
Charles Leclerc: "I don't expect us to have today's gap" in F1 Hungary qualifying
F1 Hungarian GP: Lewis Hamilton tops FP2 as Franco Colapinto brings out red flags
Lance Stroll misses F1 Hungary FP2 after Aston Martin suspension failure
Carlos Sainz warned, Max Verstappen let off for F1 Hungary GP incident
F1 Hungarian GP: Charles Leclerc tops FP1 as Lance Stroll brings out red flags
Malaysia investigating F1 2026 round as Bahrain plan fades
‘If you're not ready to adapt, you're not good enough’ - Lando Norris addresses F1's 2026 changing driving styles
Mercedes introduces new 612hp F1 safety car
Cadillac's Sergio Perez fears Aston Martin's Hungary B-spec will "close the gap"
Why nationality should be 'no factor' as Haas considers Fornaroli and Camara for F1 2027
McLaren brings long-awaited Hungary F1 upgrade, trials 'Macarena' rear wing
Oscar Piastri among drivers skipping FP1 as rookies join F1 Hungary weekend
Fernando Alonso: F1 future decision hinges on rules, not Aston Martin’s performance
Mercedes "still struggling" to understand George Russell's deployment issues
McLaren: Lando Norris had outright pace for second in F1 Belgian GP
Winners and losers from F1's Belgian Grand Prix
"Kimi can buy me dinner." Valtteri Bottas jokes about his part in Antonelli’s Belgian GP win
All Mercedes cars struggled with power issue at Belgian GP start, reveals Toto Wolff
Lewis Hamilton keeps fourth in F1 Belgian GP as mechanic escapes unhurt
Ferrari criticises "mega harsh" Lewis Hamilton penalty in F1 Belgian GP
George Russell furious at "dangerous" battery issue before Hamilton Spa clash
George Russell out of F1 Belgian GP after Lewis Hamilton contact
Why F1 drivers are being beaten by their own power units
Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari "didn't feel the same" after Belgian GP practice crash
“Serious issue at play” – Why George Russell changed his mind about deficit to Kimi Antonelli
Explained: How yellow flag error cost Charles Leclerc in Belgian F1 qualifying
Max Verstappen: I wouldn't be on Belgian GP front row without Isack Hadjar's help
Why Cadillac abandoned its split F1 livery
Aston Martin braced for one more weekend of pain in F1 Belgian GP
Mercedes "chasing" George Russell improvement after messy Belgian GP Friday
How Racing Bulls let a driver shootout decide who got its Spa F1 cooling upgrade
Isack Hadjar set for Belgian GP grid penalty after F1 engine change
"Not the same challenge" or an "interesting" exercise? - Drivers on Spa's appeal in F1 2026
Red Bull reverts to conventional rear wing in Belgium after worrying Max Verstappen crashes
Lando Norris faces Belgium GP grid drop as McLaren takes new Mercedes F1 power unit parts
Why F1's future engine rules offer new opportunities but also new pitfalls
Toto Wolff: I stand by Mercedes' performance focus, but now we must sort reliability
Audi highlights “importance of efficiency” in next-generation F1 engines
The Next Generation: Luke Browning
Fernando Alonso has "no idea" what he’ll do when he eventually retires from F1
Audi's Mattia Binotto calls for F1 ADUO rethink amid exploit fears
Mercedes investigating George Russell's British GP top speed issue
One year on: How Red Bull changed post-Christian Horner
Why Fred Vasseur's steady hand is exactly what fervent Ferrari needs right now
Toto Wolff expecting strong Ferrari challenge for 'rest of F1 2026'
Fred Vasseur dismisses Ferrari F1 title talk: "Let's focus on Spa"
F1 could move away from customer power units in 2031
Toto Wolff: I wish Abu Dhabi 2021 had been handled like the F1 British GP
Juan Pablo Montoya calls for F1 rule change after Kimi Antonelli penalty
Winners and losers from F1 British GP
Mercedes won't contest Kimi Antonelli's British GP track limits penalty