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

Tsunoda pays tribute to “biggest supporter” Tost after AlphaTauri F1 exit

Tsunoda pays tribute to “biggest supporter” Tost after AlphaTauri F1 exit

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Tsunoda pays tribute to “biggest supporter” Tost after AlphaTauri F1 exit Tsunoda pays tribute to “biggest supporter” Tost after AlphaTauri F1 exit

Perez opens up on F1 2023 slump - "I cannot be this bad, something's going on"

Perez opens up on F1 2023 slump - "I cannot be this bad, something's going on"

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Perez opens up on F1 2023 slump - "I cannot be this bad, something's going on" Perez opens up on F1 2023 slump - "I cannot be this bad, something's going on"

Why Williams F1 team keeping Sargeant makes more sense than you think

Why Williams F1 team keeping Sargeant makes more sense than you think

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Why Williams F1 team keeping Sargeant makes more sense than you think Why Williams F1 team keeping Sargeant makes more sense than you think

Ferrari cannot repeat F1 mistake of "too high" expectations for 2024 - Vasseur

Ferrari cannot repeat F1 mistake of "too high" expectations for 2024 - Vasseur

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Ferrari cannot repeat F1 mistake of "too high" expectations for 2024 - Vasseur Ferrari cannot repeat F1 mistake of "too high" expectations for 2024 - Vasseur

McLaren: Rate of F1 learning most impressive part of Piastri's "exceptional" season

McLaren: Rate of F1 learning most impressive part of Piastri's "exceptional" season

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McLaren: Rate of F1 learning most impressive part of Piastri's "exceptional" season McLaren: Rate of F1 learning most impressive part of Piastri's "exceptional" season

AlphaTauri to address side effects of low-speed F1 prowess with 2024 car

AlphaTauri to address side effects of low-speed F1 prowess with 2024 car

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AlphaTauri to address side effects of low-speed F1 prowess with 2024 car AlphaTauri to address side effects of low-speed F1 prowess with 2024 car

Horner: 2021 shows Red Bull F1 dominance is no guarantee for next year

Horner: 2021 shows Red Bull F1 dominance is no guarantee for next year

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Horner: 2021 shows Red Bull F1 dominance is no guarantee for next year Horner: 2021 shows Red Bull F1 dominance is no guarantee for next year

Ferrari needs to make more of its F1 opportunities in 2024 – Vasseur

Ferrari needs to make more of its F1 opportunities in 2024 – Vasseur

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Ferrari needs to make more of its F1 opportunities in 2024 – Vasseur Ferrari needs to make more of its F1 opportunities in 2024 – Vasseur

O'Ward: Moving to F1 after winning Indy 500 would be a "Cinderella story"

O'Ward: Moving to F1 after winning Indy 500 would be a "Cinderella story"

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O'Ward: Moving to F1 after winning Indy 500 would be a "Cinderella story" O'Ward: Moving to F1 after winning Indy 500 would be a "Cinderella story"

Ocon tops F1's Abu Dhabi post-season test as Russell crashes

Ocon tops F1's Abu Dhabi post-season test as Russell crashes

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Ocon tops F1's Abu Dhabi post-season test as Russell crashes Ocon tops F1's Abu Dhabi post-season test as Russell crashes

Perez receives formal warning after F1 stewards criticism in Abu Dhabi GP

Perez receives formal warning after F1 stewards criticism in Abu Dhabi GP

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Perez receives formal warning after F1 stewards criticism in Abu Dhabi GP Perez receives formal warning after F1 stewards criticism in Abu Dhabi GP

Leclerc explains late bid to help Perez in F1 Abu Dhabi GP

Leclerc explains late bid to help Perez in F1 Abu Dhabi GP

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Leclerc explains late bid to help Perez in F1 Abu Dhabi GP Leclerc explains late bid to help Perez in F1 Abu Dhabi GP

F1 teams avoid penalties for Abu Dhabi GP pitcrew infringements

F1 teams avoid penalties for Abu Dhabi GP pitcrew infringements

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F1 teams avoid penalties for Abu Dhabi GP pitcrew infringements F1 teams avoid penalties for Abu Dhabi GP pitcrew infringements

Hamilton: Mercedes "more inconsistent than ever" in F1 Abu Dhabi qualifying

Hamilton: Mercedes "more inconsistent than ever" in F1 Abu Dhabi qualifying

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Hamilton: Mercedes "more inconsistent than ever" in F1 Abu Dhabi qualifying Hamilton: Mercedes "more inconsistent than ever" in F1 Abu Dhabi qualifying

Norris: F1 pit exit overtaking ban a "terrible rule" as drivers ask for rethink

Norris: F1 pit exit overtaking ban a "terrible rule" as drivers ask for rethink

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Norris: F1 pit exit overtaking ban a "terrible rule" as drivers ask for rethink Norris: F1 pit exit overtaking ban a "terrible rule" as drivers ask for rethink

Norris says he is doing a "shit job" in F1 qualifying sessions

Norris says he is doing a "shit job" in F1 qualifying sessions

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Norris says he is doing a "shit job" in F1 qualifying sessions Norris says he is doing a "shit job" in F1 qualifying sessions

McLaren: Staying with Mercedes for F1 2026 straightforward after receiving "reassurance"

McLaren: Staying with Mercedes for F1 2026 straightforward after receiving "reassurance"

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McLaren: Staying with Mercedes for F1 2026 straightforward after receiving "reassurance" McLaren: Staying with Mercedes for F1 2026 straightforward after receiving "reassurance"

Perez's form "transformed completely" after post-Qatar F1 sim brainstorm

Perez's form "transformed completely" after post-Qatar F1 sim brainstorm

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Perez's form "transformed completely" after post-Qatar F1 sim brainstorm Perez's form "transformed completely" after post-Qatar F1 sim brainstorm

AlphaTauri reveals extent of floor changes for F1's Abu Dhabi GP

AlphaTauri reveals extent of floor changes for F1's Abu Dhabi GP

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AlphaTauri reveals extent of floor changes for F1's Abu Dhabi GP AlphaTauri reveals extent of floor changes for F1's Abu Dhabi GP

Schumacher consulted Vettel on 2024 Alpine WEC seat

Schumacher consulted Vettel on 2024 Alpine WEC seat

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Schumacher consulted Vettel on 2024 Alpine WEC seat Schumacher consulted Vettel on 2024 Alpine WEC seat

Why AlphaTauri F1 is bringing a major "joker" upgrade to Abu Dhabi

Why AlphaTauri F1 is bringing a major "joker" upgrade to Abu Dhabi

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Why AlphaTauri F1 is bringing a major "joker" upgrade to Abu Dhabi Why AlphaTauri F1 is bringing a major "joker" upgrade to Abu Dhabi

Drivers call for F1's Las Vegas race to move away from Abu Dhabi finale

Drivers call for F1's Las Vegas race to move away from Abu Dhabi finale

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Drivers call for F1's Las Vegas race to move away from Abu Dhabi finale Drivers call for F1's Las Vegas race to move away from Abu Dhabi finale

Verstappen's honesty about F1 Las Vegas GP “refreshing” – Horner

Verstappen's honesty about F1 Las Vegas GP “refreshing” – Horner

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Verstappen's honesty about F1 Las Vegas GP “refreshing” – Horner Verstappen's honesty about F1 Las Vegas GP “refreshing” – Horner

Wolff: F1's "extraordinary" Las Vegas GP shows criticism was overblown

Wolff: F1's "extraordinary" Las Vegas GP shows criticism was overblown

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Wolff: F1's "extraordinary" Las Vegas GP shows criticism was overblown Wolff: F1's "extraordinary" Las Vegas GP shows criticism was overblown

Leclerc: Verstappen should have been asked to give back lead in F1 Las Vegas GP

Leclerc: Verstappen should have been asked to give back lead in F1 Las Vegas GP

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Leclerc: Verstappen should have been asked to give back lead in F1 Las Vegas GP Leclerc: Verstappen should have been asked to give back lead in F1 Las Vegas GP

Why Verstappen is both right and wrong about F1’s Las Vegas Grand Prix

Why Verstappen is both right and wrong about F1’s Las Vegas Grand Prix

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Why Verstappen is both right and wrong about F1’s Las Vegas Grand Prix Why Verstappen is both right and wrong about F1’s Las Vegas Grand Prix

Verstappen: Penalty for pushing off Leclerc in F1 Las Vegas GP "probably right call"

Verstappen: Penalty for pushing off Leclerc in F1 Las Vegas GP "probably right call"

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Verstappen: Penalty for pushing off Leclerc in F1 Las Vegas GP "probably right call" Verstappen: Penalty for pushing off Leclerc in F1 Las Vegas GP "probably right call"

Hamilton dismisses Vegas F1 criticism after "better race than most"

Hamilton dismisses Vegas F1 criticism after "better race than most"

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Hamilton dismisses Vegas F1 criticism after "better race than most" Hamilton dismisses Vegas F1 criticism after "better race than most"

McLaren: Bump that caused Norris' Las Vegas F1 crash should be taken out

McLaren: Bump that caused Norris' Las Vegas F1 crash should be taken out

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McLaren: Bump that caused Norris' Las Vegas F1 crash should be taken out McLaren: Bump that caused Norris' Las Vegas F1 crash should be taken out

McLaren: Tyre use, not car performance behind F1 Las Vegas Q1 exit

McLaren: Tyre use, not car performance behind F1 Las Vegas Q1 exit

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McLaren: Tyre use, not car performance behind F1 Las Vegas Q1 exit McLaren: Tyre use, not car performance behind F1 Las Vegas Q1 exit

Williams: Las Vegas F1 qualifying can be turning point for Sargeant

Williams: Las Vegas F1 qualifying can be turning point for Sargeant

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Williams: Las Vegas F1 qualifying can be turning point for Sargeant Williams: Las Vegas F1 qualifying can be turning point for Sargeant

F1 Las Vegas GP: Russell fastest as red flag ends FP3 early

F1 Las Vegas GP: Russell fastest as red flag ends FP3 early

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F1 Las Vegas GP: Russell fastest as red flag ends FP3 early F1 Las Vegas GP: Russell fastest as red flag ends FP3 early

Vegas GP fans offered $200 F1 merchandise vouchers after being sent home

Vegas GP fans offered $200 F1 merchandise vouchers after being sent home

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Vegas GP fans offered $200 F1 merchandise vouchers after being sent home Vegas GP fans offered $200 F1 merchandise vouchers after being sent home

Ricciardo: Vegas FP2 without F1 fans didn't feel worth it during delay

Ricciardo: Vegas FP2 without F1 fans didn't feel worth it during delay

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Ricciardo: Vegas FP2 without F1 fans didn't feel worth it during delay Ricciardo: Vegas FP2 without F1 fans didn't feel worth it during delay

Wolff: Vegas GP manhole incident "not a black eye" for F1

Wolff: Vegas GP manhole incident "not a black eye" for F1

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Wolff: Vegas GP manhole incident "not a black eye" for F1 Wolff: Vegas GP manhole incident "not a black eye" for F1

Vasseur: Vegas manhole issues that wrecked Sainz's Ferrari F1 car "unacceptable"

Vasseur: Vegas manhole issues that wrecked Sainz's Ferrari F1 car "unacceptable"

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Vasseur: Vegas manhole issues that wrecked Sainz's Ferrari F1 car "unacceptable" Vasseur: Vegas manhole issues that wrecked Sainz's Ferrari F1 car "unacceptable"

Glitzy F1 opening ceremony sets tone for divisive Las Vegas GP

Glitzy F1 opening ceremony sets tone for divisive Las Vegas GP

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Glitzy F1 opening ceremony sets tone for divisive Las Vegas GP Glitzy F1 opening ceremony sets tone for divisive Las Vegas GP

Alonso: F1 Vegas GP "deserves" its special treatment

Alonso: F1 Vegas GP "deserves" its special treatment

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Alonso: F1 Vegas GP "deserves" its special treatment Alonso: F1 Vegas GP "deserves" its special treatment

Alfa Romeo embracing Las Vegas GP chaos to catch "too fast" AlphaTauri

Alfa Romeo embracing Las Vegas GP chaos to catch "too fast" AlphaTauri

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Alfa Romeo embracing Las Vegas GP chaos to catch "too fast" AlphaTauri Alfa Romeo embracing Las Vegas GP chaos to catch "too fast" AlphaTauri

New documentary explores why US companies are flocking to F1

New documentary explores why US companies are flocking to F1

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New documentary explores why US companies are flocking to F1 New documentary explores why US companies are flocking to F1

Can F1's Las Vegas Grand Prix possibly live up to the hype?

Can F1's Las Vegas Grand Prix possibly live up to the hype?

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Can F1's Las Vegas Grand Prix possibly live up to the hype? Can F1's Las Vegas Grand Prix possibly live up to the hype?

Norris: McLaren has "plenty more" to come in F1 2024

Norris: McLaren has "plenty more" to come in F1 2024

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Norris: McLaren has "plenty more" to come in F1 2024 Norris: McLaren has "plenty more" to come in F1 2024

FIA rejects Haas F1's request for review of US GP track limits breaches

FIA rejects Haas F1's request for review of US GP track limits breaches

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FIA rejects Haas F1's request for review of US GP track limits breaches FIA rejects Haas F1's request for review of US GP track limits breaches

Alonso: Aston Martin can continue Brazil F1 form following "painful" experiments

Alonso: Aston Martin can continue Brazil F1 form following "painful" experiments

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Alonso: Aston Martin can continue Brazil F1 form following "painful" experiments Alonso: Aston Martin can continue Brazil F1 form following "painful" experiments

McLaren: F1 tyre wear is where Red Bull makes the difference

McLaren: F1 tyre wear is where Red Bull makes the difference

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McLaren: F1 tyre wear is where Red Bull makes the difference McLaren: F1 tyre wear is where Red Bull makes the difference

Alonso: Keeping Perez behind in Brazil harder than Imola 2005 F1 win

Alonso: Keeping Perez behind in Brazil harder than Imola 2005 F1 win

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Alonso: Keeping Perez behind in Brazil harder than Imola 2005 F1 win Alonso: Keeping Perez behind in Brazil harder than Imola 2005 F1 win

Perez: Alonso's Brazil fight only possible with "few drivers" on F1 grid

Perez: Alonso's Brazil fight only possible with "few drivers" on F1 grid

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Perez: Alonso's Brazil fight only possible with "few drivers" on F1 grid Perez: Alonso's Brazil fight only possible with "few drivers" on F1 grid

Wolff feels sorry for Hamilton and Russell driving "miserable" Mercedes F1 cars

Wolff feels sorry for Hamilton and Russell driving "miserable" Mercedes F1 cars

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Wolff feels sorry for Hamilton and Russell driving "miserable" Mercedes F1 cars Wolff feels sorry for Hamilton and Russell driving "miserable" Mercedes F1 cars

Alonso thought Brazil F1 podium was "gone" after Perez pass

Alonso thought Brazil F1 podium was "gone" after Perez pass

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Alonso thought Brazil F1 podium was "gone" after Perez pass Alonso thought Brazil F1 podium was "gone" after Perez pass

F1 Brazilian GP red-flagged after big Albon, Magnussen crash

F1 Brazilian GP red-flagged after big Albon, Magnussen crash

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F1 Brazilian GP red-flagged after big Albon, Magnussen crash F1 Brazilian GP red-flagged after big Albon, Magnussen crash

McLaren: Norris unlikely to beat Verstappen with better start in Brazil F1 sprint

McLaren: Norris unlikely to beat Verstappen with better start in Brazil F1 sprint

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McLaren: Norris unlikely to beat Verstappen with better start in Brazil F1 sprint McLaren: Norris unlikely to beat Verstappen with better start in Brazil F1 sprint

Ricciardo "frustrated" with F1 Brazilian GP DRS zones after botched overtakes

Ricciardo "frustrated" with F1 Brazilian GP DRS zones after botched overtakes

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Ricciardo "frustrated" with F1 Brazilian GP DRS zones after botched overtakes Ricciardo "frustrated" with F1 Brazilian GP DRS zones after botched overtakes

Perez: "Terrible start" in Brazil F1 sprint behind gap to Norris

Perez: "Terrible start" in Brazil F1 sprint behind gap to Norris

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Perez: "Terrible start" in Brazil F1 sprint behind gap to Norris Perez: "Terrible start" in Brazil F1 sprint behind gap to Norris

F1 in talks to overhaul sprint format for 2024

F1 in talks to overhaul sprint format for 2024

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F1 in talks to overhaul sprint format for 2024 F1 in talks to overhaul sprint format for 2024

Russell gets two-place Brazilian GP grid drop for F1 qualifying incident

Russell gets two-place Brazilian GP grid drop for F1 qualifying incident

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Russell gets two-place Brazilian GP grid drop for F1 qualifying incident Russell gets two-place Brazilian GP grid drop for F1 qualifying incident

Verstappen: Las Vegas F1 race "more for the show than the racing itself"

Verstappen: Las Vegas F1 race "more for the show than the racing itself"

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Verstappen: Las Vegas F1 race "more for the show than the racing itself" Verstappen: Las Vegas F1 race "more for the show than the racing itself"

Wolff: Elliott departure has "no correlation" with Mercedes F1 performance

Wolff: Elliott departure has "no correlation" with Mercedes F1 performance

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Wolff: Elliott departure has "no correlation" with Mercedes F1 performance Wolff: Elliott departure has "no correlation" with Mercedes F1 performance

F1 Brazilian GP: Sainz tops practice from Leclerc; Verstappen 16th

F1 Brazilian GP: Sainz tops practice from Leclerc; Verstappen 16th

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F1 Brazilian GP: Sainz tops practice from Leclerc; Verstappen 16th F1 Brazilian GP: Sainz tops practice from Leclerc; Verstappen 16th

F1 drivers warn against risk of Austin plank trouble repeat in Brazil

F1 drivers warn against risk of Austin plank trouble repeat in Brazil

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F1 drivers warn against risk of Austin plank trouble repeat in Brazil F1 drivers warn against risk of Austin plank trouble repeat in Brazil

Horner: Red Bull yet to see "full impact" of F1 cost cap penalty

Horner: Red Bull yet to see "full impact" of F1 cost cap penalty

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Horner: Red Bull yet to see "full impact" of F1 cost cap penalty Horner: Red Bull yet to see "full impact" of F1 cost cap penalty

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