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Filip Cleeren
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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!

Latest articles by Filip Cleeren

F1 power unit changes announced for 2027 and 2028 seasons

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F1 power unit changes announced for 2027 and 2028 seasons

Red Bull “surprised” by Kimi Antonelli’s “serious pace” in Monaco GP: 'He disappeared'

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Red Bull “surprised” by Kimi Antonelli’s “serious pace” in Monaco GP: 'He disappeared'

Red Bull "understands" Isack Hadjar outbursts on troubled drive to Monaco F1 podium

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Red Bull "understands" Isack Hadjar outbursts on troubled drive to Monaco F1 podium

Why Pierre Gasly vented his lost Monaco P3 with fake celebrations - "I knew the situation"

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Why Pierre Gasly vented his lost Monaco P3 with fake celebrations - "I knew the situation"

How Kimi Antonelli “surprised” Toto Wolff to claim F1 Monaco GP grand slam

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How Kimi Antonelli “surprised” Toto Wolff to claim F1 Monaco GP grand slam

Why Monaco magic is still alive and well in F1 2026

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Why Monaco magic is still alive and well in F1 2026

Red Bull finds cause of Max Verstappen’s DNF, planned engine change after Monaco

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Red Bull finds cause of Max Verstappen’s DNF, planned engine change after Monaco

Winners and losers from F1's Monaco Grand Prix mayhem

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Winners and losers from F1's Monaco Grand Prix mayhem

ADUO shock as Red Bull has best F1 engine

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ADUO shock as Red Bull has best F1 engine

How George Russell's luckless Monaco GP unravelled as F1 title deficit grows

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How George Russell's luckless Monaco GP unravelled as F1 title deficit grows

Max Verstappen reveals cause of shock Monaco GP retirement: "Engine just dropped dead"

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Max Verstappen reveals cause of shock Monaco GP retirement: "Engine just dropped dead"

Gabriel Bortoleto angry over costly Monaco Q1 crash: 'Why do I take that much risk?'

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Gabriel Bortoleto angry over costly Monaco Q1 crash: 'Why do I take that much risk?'

Two worrying trends for George Russell as Kimi Antonelli keeps starring in F1 2026

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Two worrying trends for George Russell as Kimi Antonelli keeps starring in F1 2026

“A reality check” – why Lando Norris was expecting poor Monaco qualifying

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“A reality check” – why Lando Norris was expecting poor Monaco qualifying

Carlos Sainz admits Williams' 2026 slump tested his faith in the team

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Carlos Sainz admits Williams' 2026 slump tested his faith in the team

McLaren floored by "one second" deficit as Lando Norris hits trouble in Monaco F1 practice

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McLaren floored by "one second" deficit as Lando Norris hits trouble in Monaco F1 practice

George Russell: Monaco F1 pace shows Ferrari hype "wasn't just chat"

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George Russell: Monaco F1 pace shows Ferrari hype "wasn't just chat"

Sergio Perez's F1 comeback erased his self-doubt: "I proved to myself I'm still one of the best"

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Sergio Perez's F1 comeback erased his self-doubt: "I proved to myself I'm still one of the best"

F1 to stay in Las Vegas until 2037 after signing 10-year extension

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F1 to stay in Las Vegas until 2037 after signing 10-year extension

Kimi Antonelli brushes off George Russell F1 title pressure: 'How can it be mine to lose?'

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Kimi Antonelli brushes off George Russell F1 title pressure: 'How can it be mine to lose?'

"I think we'll see him this weekend" – Adrian Newey to return to F1 paddock in Monaco

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"I think we'll see him this weekend" – Adrian Newey to return to F1 paddock in Monaco

Valtteri Bottas slams "b*******" Cadillac F1 exit rumours

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Valtteri Bottas slams "b*******" Cadillac F1 exit rumours

Why F1's sprint format needs a shake-up

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Why F1's sprint format needs a shake-up

Lando Norris: Ferrari will be on pole for F1 Monaco GP

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Lando Norris: Ferrari will be on pole for F1 Monaco GP

McLaren celebrates 1000th F1 GP in Monaco with special livery

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McLaren celebrates 1000th F1 GP in Monaco with special livery

The 98-million-year-old wasp named after Oscar Piastri

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The 98-million-year-old wasp named after Oscar Piastri

Mercedes pulls out of Alpine F1 share talks over asking price

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Mercedes pulls out of Alpine F1 share talks over asking price

Williams on F1 driver market: ‘Speak to Alex, speak to Carlos, they want to be here’

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Williams on F1 driver market: ‘Speak to Alex, speak to Carlos, they want to be here’

"Trust us to race each other" - The message George Russell and Kimi Antonelli had for Mercedes

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"Trust us to race each other" - The message George Russell and Kimi Antonelli had for Mercedes

Researchers name 98-million year old wasp species after Oscar Piastri

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Researchers name 98-million year old wasp species after Oscar Piastri

Canada spectacle shows how F1 is walking regulation tightrope

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Canada spectacle shows how F1 is walking regulation tightrope

Why any 12th team project would face an uphill battle amid BYD rumours

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Why any 12th team project would face an uphill battle amid BYD rumours

Why McLaren will try rejected front wing again in Monaco

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Why McLaren will try rejected front wing again in Monaco

Entertaining Canadian GP doesn't mean F1 rules are fine, drivers say

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Entertaining Canadian GP doesn't mean F1 rules are fine, drivers say

When Haas will decide its F1 2027 driver line-up

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When Haas will decide its F1 2027 driver line-up

Gucci becomes title partner of Alpine F1 team for 2027

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Gucci becomes title partner of Alpine F1 team for 2027

Why Lewis Hamilton now has everything in the right place at Ferrari

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Why Lewis Hamilton now has everything in the right place at Ferrari

Max Verstappen laughs at McLaren's failed strategy gamble

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Max Verstappen laughs at McLaren's failed strategy gamble

Alpine continues quest to fix Pierre Gasly's mystifying car issues

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Alpine continues quest to fix Pierre Gasly's mystifying car issues

Mercedes knows it may have to turn George Russell-Kimi Antonelli fight "down a notch"

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Mercedes knows it may have to turn George Russell-Kimi Antonelli fight "down a notch"

McLaren explains tyre gamble that wrecked its F1 Canadian GP

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McLaren explains tyre gamble that wrecked its F1 Canadian GP

Winners and losers from dramatic F1 Canadian Grand Prix

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Winners and losers from dramatic F1 Canadian Grand Prix

George Russell "lost for words" after heartbreaking Canadian GP exit

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George Russell "lost for words" after heartbreaking Canadian GP exit

George Russell retires from F1 Canadian GP lead as Kimi Antonelli takes fourth straight win

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George Russell retires from F1 Canadian GP lead as Kimi Antonelli takes fourth straight win

George Russell suffers dramatic exit from F1 Canada GP

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George Russell suffers dramatic exit from F1 Canada GP

Pirelli F1 tests boost Ferrari, Red Bull for rainy Canadian GP – McLaren

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Pirelli F1 tests boost Ferrari, Red Bull for rainy Canadian GP – McLaren

Kimi Antonelli and George Russell had "good discussion" on Canada sprint race clash

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Kimi Antonelli and George Russell had "good discussion" on Canada sprint race clash

Max Verstappen: "Not doable" to stay in F1 if rules aren't improved for 2027

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Max Verstappen: "Not doable" to stay in F1 if rules aren't improved for 2027

Update: Lewis Hamilton avoids Canadian GP grid penalty for impeding

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Update: Lewis Hamilton avoids Canadian GP grid penalty for impeding

F1 Canadian GP: George Russell beats Kimi Antonelli to last-gasp Canada F1 pole

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F1 Canadian GP: George Russell beats Kimi Antonelli to last-gasp Canada F1 pole

Gloves off at Mercedes? Russell-Antonelli duel shows glimpse of F1 2026 battle

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Gloves off at Mercedes? Russell-Antonelli duel shows glimpse of F1 2026 battle

Annoyed Kimi Antonelli demands "clarity" over robust George Russell defence in Canada F1 sprint

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Annoyed Kimi Antonelli demands "clarity" over robust George Russell defence in Canada F1 sprint

Red Bull would "support" steps on F1 team alliances amid McLaren concerns

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Red Bull would "support" steps on F1 team alliances amid McLaren concerns

Alex Albon's "freak" groundhog accident turns Canadian GP sprint into glorified test

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Alex Albon's "freak" groundhog accident turns Canadian GP sprint into glorified test

F1 Canadian GP: George Russell defeats Kimi Antonelli to Canada F1 sprint pole

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F1 Canadian GP: George Russell defeats Kimi Antonelli to Canada F1 sprint pole

F1 exploring shorter races to unlock 2027 engine changes

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F1 exploring shorter races to unlock 2027 engine changes

Haas warns against raising F1 cost cap to fix 2027 power unit issues

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Haas warns against raising F1 cost cap to fix 2027 power unit issues

Mercedes and McLaren deploy latest upgrades at F1 Canadian GP

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Mercedes and McLaren deploy latest upgrades at F1 Canadian GP

Audi F1 engine ‘just lacks power’ – Gabriel Bortoleto

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Audi F1 engine ‘just lacks power’ – Gabriel Bortoleto

Haas F1 team boss furious about Esteban Ocon stories online: "F****** hell, is that journalism?"

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Haas F1 team boss furious about Esteban Ocon stories online: "F****** hell, is that journalism?"